Engineering & EHS Director

Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking an Engineering & EHS Director to lead engineering, facilities, maintenance, utilities, EHS and IT/OT oversight, driving operational excellence, sustainability and long-term site capability.

The role directly impacts site performance by ensuring safe, reliable and efficient delivery of medicines to patients, while building high-performing teams and shaping investment plans.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within pharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in engineering, maintenance, reliability and capital project delivery.
• A proven track record of leading complex teams and developing future leaders.
• Strong strategic thinking, financial management and operational leadership capability.
• The ability to influence across functions and drive results in a highly regulated environment.
• An engineering degree and a passion for creating meaningful impact through people, performance and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering, Facilities and EHS functions to support safe, compliant and efficient operations.
• Drive operational excellence through reliability, performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee site infrastructure, utilities, maintenance systems and facilities to ensure business continuity and operational readiness.
• Lead capital investment programmes aligned with site strategy, sustainability ambitions and future growth.
• Build, develop and inspire high-performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Champion environmental, health and safety excellence across the site.
• Partner with local and global stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives and long-term value.
• Strengthen risk management and business continuity capabilities across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering leadership

Capital projects

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Title: Engineering & EHS Director

Company: Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd

About Ipsen

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society! For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description

Engineering & EHS Director Dublin, Ireland | Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Site Leadership Team as Engineering & EHS Director. This is a unique opportunity to lead engineering, facilities, maintenance, utilities, environmental health and safety, and IT/OT oversight while driving operational excellence, sustainability and long-term site capability. In this highly visible leadership role, you will have a direct impact on site performance, ensuring our infrastructure, systems and investment plans enable the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of medicines to patients.

What you'll do

• Lead Engineering, Facilities and EHS functions to support safe, compliant and efficient operations.


• Drive operational excellence through reliability, performance and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Oversee site infrastructure, utilities, maintenance systems and facilities to ensure business continuity and operational readiness.


• Lead capital investment programmes aligned with site strategy, sustainability ambitions and future growth.


• Build, develop and inspire high-performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.


• Champion environmental, health and safety excellence across the site.


• Partner with local and global stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives and long-term value.


• Strengthen risk management and business continuity capabilities across the organisation.

What you'll bring

• Significant leadership experience within pharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing environments.


• Expertise in engineering, maintenance, reliability and capital project delivery.


• A proven track record of leading complex teams and developing future leaders.


• Strong strategic thinking, financial management and operational leadership capability.


• The ability to influence across functions and drive results in a highly regulated environment.


• An engineering degree and a passion for creating meaningful impact through people, performance and innovation.

Why this opportunity?

This role offers the chance to influence site strategy, develop exceptional teams, lead investment programmes and contribute to the continued success of Ipsen Dublin. It is an outstanding opportunity for a purpose-driven leader who thrives in a complex environment and is motivated by making a lasting impact.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace "The Real Us". The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.

At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life-changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.