EHS Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

About the role

The EHS Manager will lead the Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Sustainability function for a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Ireland. Reporting to senior leadership, you will shape a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with Irish legislation and drive the company’s ESG objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive EHS culture across the site.
• Drive compliance with Irish EHS legislation and internal standards.
• Manage risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Lead contractor safety management programmes.
• Oversee environmental compliance, including waste management, water sampling and effluent treatment.
• Coordinate site EHS audits and inspections.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programmes.
• Champion site sustainability initiatives and support ESG reporting.
• Maintain EHS management systems and support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance.
• Chair EHS committees and drive continuous‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Health or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Irish EHS legislation.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Proven track record managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Proficiency in risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective‑action implementation.
• Ability to lead contractor safety programmes and conduct EHS audits.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a well‑established pharmaceutical manufacturer.
• Broad scope across EHS, sustainability and ESG.
• High‑visibility leadership role with senior stakeholder engagement.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and employee wellbeing.