Hybrid Director: Engineering, EHS & Site Excellence

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

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.