EMEA Commercial EHS Leader

Ayrton Recruitment & Talent; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrton Recruitment and Talent is partnering with a global healthcare and life sciences leader to appoint a Commercial EHS Lead (EMEA) on a fixed-term basis. You will own EHS strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, partnering with commercial leadership and global EHS functions to drive performance and compliance.

The role requires strategic leadership, governance, risk management, and a track record of delivering EHS programmes in a complex multinational setting. Ireland-based, Galway.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or related discipline.
• 7+ years' progressive EHS experience in a multinational, regional, or multi-site environment.
• Proven track record delivering EHS programmes across locations.
• Strong knowledge of EHS legislation, governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical devices, pharma or manufacturing sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the Commercial EHS strategy across EMEA.
• Act as trusted advisor to business leaders on Environmental, Health & Safety matters.
• Ensure EHS objectives align with wider business goals and priorities.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership, coaching and engagement.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and assess risk; implement mitigation actions.
• Partner with commercial leadership and global EHS functions.

Skills

EHS experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety

Job description

Ayrton Recruitment and Talent is partnering with a global healthcare and life sciences leader to appoint a Commercial EHS Lead (EMEA) on a fixed-term basis. You will own EHS strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, partnering with commercial leadership and global EHS functions to drive performance and compliance.

The role requires strategic leadership, governance, risk management, and a track record of delivering EHS programmes in a complex multinational setting. Ireland-based, Galway.