Global EHS Lead

CREGG; Galway; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is hiring a Global EHS Lead to join a Global Medical Device company in Galway. The successful candidate will lead the execution of the Commercial EHS strategy across EMEA, aligning regional priorities with global direction and business objectives.

You will partner with regional leaders to drive governance, capability, and continuous improvement in environmental, health and safety programs. In this role you will translate strategy into practical plans, oversee regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally within complex, multi-site or regional organizations.
• 3+ years of people, program or matrix leadership experience, with a track record of delivering results through others.
• Demonstrated experience in EHS strategy execution, governance, management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive results across functions, countries and cultures.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, incident prevention, regulatory requirements and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional and functional leaders to embed EHS into business planning, strengthen safety culture and increase leadership engagement.
• Translate business needs and emerging risks into clear priorities, action plans and measurable outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice on regional risks, opportunities, resources and capability needs, escalating significant matters to Global EHS leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

EHS leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related

Job description

CREGG are hiring for a Global EHS Lead to join a Global Medical Device company in Galway. The successful candidate will lead the execution of the Commercial EHS strategy across EMEA, aligning regional priorities with global direction and business objectives

For more information contact Mark 086 190 1346 or [e-mail]

About the Role

The Commercial EHS Lead – EMEA provides regional leadership for Environmental, Health and Safety across Commercial operations. Working closely with regional business leaders, country teams and Global EHS, this role turns global strategy into practical plans that deliver measurable improvements in EHS performance.

As a key regional partner and influencer, you will strengthen governance, build EHS capability, drive consistent program implementation and ensure risks and opportunities are effectively managed. You will connect strategy with execution, empowering teams and leaders to make EHS an integral part of everyday business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Business Partnership

• Partner with regional and functional leaders to embed EHS into business planning, strengthen safety culture and increase leadership engagement.
• Translate business needs and emerging risks into clear priorities, action plans and measurable outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice on regional risks, opportunities, resources and capability needs, escalating significant matters to Global EHS leadership.

Regional Leadership and Capability Building

• Enable and support country teams through coaching, guidance, tools and consistent operating practices.
• Build capability across the EMEA EHS network through knowledge sharing, collaboration and development of best practices.
• Strengthen accountability, clarify ownership and decision-making, and address gaps in program execution.
• Connect country-level insights and challenges with regional and global priorities.

Governance, Compliance and Management Systems

• Establish and maintain effective regional EHS governance, including management reviews, assurance, reporting and escalation.
• Drive consistent application of global EHS standards and management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Oversee regional regulatory compliance, monitoring emerging requirements and coordinating appropriate responses.
• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of standardized EHS programs, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.

Risk Management and Continuous Improvement

• Identify, assess and prioritize significant EHS risks across Commercial operations, driving effective mitigation plans.
• Oversee programs addressing occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, travel and driver safety, ergonomics and other relevant risks.
• Use risk analysis, performance insights and program assessments to focus resources and improve outcomes.
• Champion practical, scalable solutions that strengthen EHS performance and support operational excellence.

Performance, Sustainability and Communication

• Translate global EHS objectives and KPIs into regional targets, action plans and performance measures.
• Monitor and communicate regional performance, emerging risks and progress to business and Global EHS leadership.
• Use data, benchmarking and trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive accountability.
• Integrate relevant sustainability and ESG priorities into regional EHS plans, partnering cross-functionally to advance environmental objectives.
• Recognize success and share effective practices across the region.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead with integrity, courage, inclusion and transparency.
• Build trust and influence across a complex regional and global matrix.
• Inspire collaboration and alignment across countries, cultures and functions.
• Develop EHS talent through coaching, feedback and meaningful growth opportunities.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and timely problem‑solving.
• Demonstrate a strong business mindset while keeping people, the environment and organizational protection at the centre of decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally within complex, multi‑site or regional organizations.
• 3+ years of people, program or matrix leadership experience, with a track record of delivering results through others.
• Demonstrated experience in EHS strategy execution, governance, management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive results across functions, countries and cultures.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, incident prevention, regulatory requirements and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear business recommendations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and travel domestically and internationally