Pharma HSE Compliance Lead (18-Month Contract)

EHS International; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity cover

Senior leadership exposure

Regulatory engagement

Job summary

EHS International is seeking an experienced HSE Compliance Manager for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cork, Ireland. You will own environmental compliance, regulatory assurance and HSE management systems, reporting to the HSE Director and coordinating with regulatory bodies and internal teams.

The role focuses on EPA IE licence management, ISO 14001/45001 recertification, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement across the site, with opportunities to lead environmental

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Significant experience in environmental compliance or HSE management within pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience managing EPA Industrial Emissions licences or equivalent environmental permits.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation and EPA regulatory framework.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems and internal/external audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage EPA IE licence compliance and applicable Irish/EU environmental legislation.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, reporting, regulatory submissions and documentation.
• Coordinate EPA inspections, regulatory correspondence and follow-up actions, including EDEN Portal submissions.
• Manage risks related to air emissions, wastewater, waste, hazardous materials and pollution prevention.
• Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 recertification programmes; improve the integrated HSE Management System.
• Coordinate audits, management reviews and corrective actions; ensure inspection readiness.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental compliance to management and operations teams.
• Monitor environmental KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with regulators, external auditors and internal stakeholders to promote environmental awareness.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Environmental Science or related degree

Tools

EDEN Portal

Job description

EHS International is seeking an experienced HSE Compliance Manager for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cork, Ireland. You will own environmental compliance, regulatory assurance and HSE management systems, reporting to the HSE Director and coordinating with regulatory bodies and internal teams.

The role focuses on EPA IE licence management, ISO 14001/45001 recertification, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement across the site, with opportunities to lead environmental