Medtech Sustainability & Policy Lead

Ibec; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ibec in Ireland seeks an Executive to support Medtech and manufacturing sectors on environmental sustainability, OSH/EHS and chemicals, coordinating with member companies and the Director of Irish Medtech. You will prepare minutes, papers, and action plans, track policy developments such as CSRD, CBAM, PPWR, REACH, and liaise with regulators and government bodies.

The role requires a primary degree (science/engineering) with postgraduate qualifications advantageous; minimum 3 years’ experience;

Qualifications

• Primary degree in science or engineering (ideally).
• Postgraduate qualifications an advantage.
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability issues and regulatory environments for manufacturing.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with committees, working groups and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Secretariat to sectoral sustainability & OSH/EHS groups; prepare minutes, papers and action plans.
• Provide policy updates on environment issues; develop major reports on CSRD, CBAM, PPWR, REACH.
• Support lobbying/representation activities at national and European levels.
• Develop contacts with government departments and regulators; liaise with sector initiatives.
• Draft letters, submissions and position papers for member approval; prepare newsletters.
• Be an active member of the Irish Medtech team and support strategy delivery.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director of Irish Medtech.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Policy analysis

Report writing

Team leadership

Environmental sustainability knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Education

Primary degree – science or engineering

Postgraduate qualifications advantageous

Job description

Ibec in Ireland seeks an Executive to support Medtech and manufacturing sectors on environmental sustainability, OSH/EHS and chemicals, coordinating with member companies and the Director of Irish Medtech. You will prepare minutes, papers, and action plans, track policy developments such as CSRD, CBAM, PPWR, REACH, and liaise with regulators and government bodies.

The role requires a primary degree (science/engineering) with postgraduate qualifications advantageous; minimum 3 years’ experience;