Senior Safety & Environment Specialist
MSD is seeking a Senior Safety & Environment Specialist in Dublin, Ireland.
Due to growth, we are currently seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Safety & Environment to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team. You will join a dedicated team and will play an integral role in developing, maintaining, and continually improving the EHS systems at our world‑class biologics facility.
You will provide technical guidance to the organisation to ensure compliance with legal requirements related to EHS as well as the company’s corporate standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to EHS and industry best practices.
The senior specialist will in conjunction with the EHS team ensure that all health and safety regulatory requirements on the site are upheld to the highest standard.
What You Will Do
* Develop, implement and maintain EHS programmes to ensure compliance with local legislation, company standards, and industry best practices.
* Ensure site environmental compliance against all regulatory, EPA, Licensing and Legal requirements.
* Evaluate EHS systems, programmes and procedures for compliance and improvement by reviewing, auditing and carrying out inspections.
* Manage day‑to‑day EHS queries, technical support, and machine / plant / process or equipment safety issues if present.
* Assist operational departments in achieving and establishing compliance.
* Demonstrate leadership and a strong desire to protect employees, our community, and the environment in this world‑class facility – leading with a ’safety first’ mindset.
* Prepare relevant reports to site, divisional and/or corporate management and regulatory agencies.
* Maintain a high standard of documentation in relation to all activities.
* Provide leadership, support and guidance to other members of the EHS Team and the site, as appropriate.
* Evaluate all EHS applicable requirements for any new projects and processes (along with other site departments where necessary) as well as changes in the existing processes and installation.
* Other duties as assigned.
What Skills You Will Need
* Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, or Science.
* 7+ years EHS experience in a manufacturing facility - Pharmaceutical, biologics or other highly regulated industry.
* Proven record of success in the EHS sector.
* Experience on supporting multiple activities/projects.
* Experience in managing and implementing change.
* Strong ability to influence others across departments and at all levels of the organization.
* Technically strong; with understanding of a variety of EHS topics.
* Innovative & compliance‑minded, with the drive to go seek out necessary information.
* ‘Safety First’ mindset. Desire to protect employees and environment.
* Collaborator capable of working within a multi‑functionary team environment.
* Self‑directed, capable of using own initiative to make EHS improvements.
* Dedicated to maintaining high standards, with the courage and candour to ensure things are done properly onsite – ‘right first time.’
As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology.
If you are ready to make a difference, please apply today.
#J-18808-Ljbffr