Pharma EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Risk

LSC, Life Science Consultants; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LSC, Life Science Consultants is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives in a pharmaceutical setting in Ireland. You will develop programs, train staff, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards.

The role requires experience in safety systems, risk assessments, and incident investigations. You will collaborate with EHS leadership to implement robust programs and promote a strong safety culture across

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety legislation within Ireland/Europe.
• Proven experience in operational safety, including Safe Systems of Work, Fatality Prevention, and Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and guide teams.
• Logical problem-solving skills coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create and revise procedures, training materials, and EHS-related protocols.
• Participate in safety walk-downs, system reviews, and safety assessments, following up on actions.
• Identify and address site-specific EHS issues and employee concerns.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments and recommend hazard control measures.
• Develop and maintain training programs for health, safety, and environmental awareness.
• Manage the EHS incident reporting process, conduct root cause analyses, and oversee corrective actions.
• Coordinate EHS audits and inspections, ensuring timely rectification of issues.
• Manage internal EHS communications via intranet and other channels.
• Track, analyze, and report on EHS metrics, including dashboards and trends.
• Collaborate with EHS management to adopt and oversee effective programs.
• Build strong relationships across departments to promote a culture of safety.
• Remain available 24/7 for emergency response as required.

Skills

Environmental law

Operational safety

Leadership

Communication

Job description

LSC, Life Science Consultants is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives in a pharmaceutical setting in Ireland. You will develop programs, train staff, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards.

The role requires experience in safety systems, risk assessments, and incident investigations. You will collaborate with EHS leadership to implement robust programs and promote a strong safety culture across