Senior Manager - Environmental Health & Safety

GE HealthCare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm seeks a Senior Manager - Environmental Health & Safety to lead EHS programs and ensure compliance in the Pharmaceutical Diagnostics sector. Ideal candidates have a strong background in environmental health and safety, along with leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance efforts, with a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading environmental and safety compliance programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate, and lead teams, drive change and interact cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated experience with EHS regulations and program management globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead global programs to enhance EHS performance across the PDx business.
• Oversee implementation of EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Communicate key EHS risks, progress, and developments to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership in EHS

Communication skills

Change management

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Education

BSc or BA in Occupational Safety and Health

Tools

Gensuite EHS Management System

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager - Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) provides leadership, in partnership with the HealthCare business leaders and global EHS staff, in both the strategic direction and effective execution of GE HealthCare's EHS programs and performance within the Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business. This role is responsible for developing and implementing EHS programs and policies that reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Additionally, the position leads the environmental sustainability strategy and execution for the PDx segment, supporting GE HealthCare's broader environmental transformation and commitment to internal and public climate goals.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead global programs to enhance EHS performance across the PDx business, including the development and execution of the environmental sustainability strategy and risk reduction plans aligned with GE HealthCare's serious incident prevention priorities and climate commitments.
• Oversee implementation of EHS programs across the PDx business and global regions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and GE/GEHC policies.
• Drive accountability and execution of EHS objectives, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate facility EHS conditions, assess risks, and support development of corrective action plans and budgets to address deficiencies.
• Provide expert guidance and compliance support to site EHS managers, including regulatory response and issue resolution.
• Lead and support EHS compliance audits across manufacturing and service operations; ensure timely execution of corrective actions.
• Champion EHS integration and change management for business strategies such as new product introductions, product transfers, and site consolidations.
• Coach and develop EHS professionals across the business; support talent development, succession planning, and retention.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to leverage best practices and internal expertise.
• Communicate key EHS risks, progress, and developments to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• BSc or BA in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering or related field
• Significant experience leading environmental and safety compliance programs in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communications skills, including writing and speaking
• Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate and lead teams, drive change and interact cross functionally. Ability to manage multiple diverse priorities effectively
• Demonstrated experience with EHS regulations and program management globally
• Ability to communicate using English

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated compliance leadership experience and understanding of global cultures
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (30% travel)
• Pharmaceutical work experience
• EHS Compliance experience with demonstrated capability of learning requirements and applying this experience internationally
• Proven managerial/leadership skills with work planning, delegating & evaluating
• Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around EHS concepts
• Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution & interpersonal skills
• Proven mentoring and coaching abilities, demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire others
• Ability to make decisions, even when under pressure & take ownership for assigned projects and programs
• Working knowledge of Gensuite EHS Management System
• Experience with EHS aspects of chemical management or product stewardship and/or sustainability

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, g ender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Behaviors

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.

Total Rewards

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No