Job Description

Introduction

We are currently hiring an EHS Manager for our client, a global pharmaceutical company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The company is known for its global contribution in areas including pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare products.

Responsibilities

• Secure site license to operate in compliance with all Health, Safety and Environment regulations and permits
• Liaise with external legal authorities and local stakeholders to avoid administrative notices
• Ensure full compliance with local, provincial and federal EHS and security regulations and standards
• Serve as primary EHS contact for regulatory authorities and certification bodies
• Coordinate site risk assessments and implement risk mitigation processes for administrative, injury, environmental and reputational hazards
• Allocate capex, opex and headcount resources to address major site risks
• Build and maintain EHS management system aligned with corporate requirements and digital core model
• Support global certification initiatives and ensure accuracy of consolidated EHS data reporting
• Define and drive continuous improvement plan based on site-specific risks
• Prepare and lead regular EHS management reviews at site level and with senior management
• Establish and maintain robust EHS governance framework across all site operations
• Promote proactive EHS culture through training, education and targeted programs for all employees
• Provide in-depth EHS expertise and coaching to integrate safety and environmental considerations into projects
• Manage capture, investigation, mitigation and reporting of all EHS events to prevent recurrence
• Lead local EHS emergency response and crisis management activities
• Oversee EHS operational activities and manage site EHS team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in EHS management
• Proficiency in occupational hygiene, safety, environmental expertise, product stewardship and security
• Strong background in management systems, regulatory knowledge, matrix and project management
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, organizational change management and influencing skills
• Proven direct and transversal management capabilities
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Coach and develop teams to drive EHS transformation, inspire and motivate stakeholders, and foster cross-functional collaboration
• Make timely, data-driven decisions in fast-moving, complex environments to optimize site performance
• Supervise and monitor compliance with employment, health, safety and regulatory legislation, partnering with Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Lead investigation of incidents and work-related illnesses, respond promptly to concerns with thorough documentation
• Implement and enforce reasonable precautions, protective equipment use, and hazard communication to ensure staff health and safety

What We Offer

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About Us

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