Strategic EHS Leader – Life Sciences & Pharma Ops

Ayrton Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrton Group is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environment, Health & Safety performance for a global biopharmaceutical client across Ireland. This high-profile role demands senior stakeholder engagement, strategic EHS leadership, and a strong track record in regulated settings.

The successful candidate will develop and implement Ireland-wide EHS strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliant operations across sites while fostering a proactive safety culture among

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years EHS experience in regulated environments.
• Leadership/management experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop EHS professionals across sites.
• Develop Ireland EHS strategy aligned with client objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance and culture.
• Ensure compliance with Irish legislation, policies and client expectations.
• Lead investigations into significant incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

EHS leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

CAPA / root cause analysis

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental Science / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS reporting systems

Job description

Ayrton Group is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environment, Health & Safety performance for a global biopharmaceutical client across Ireland. This high-profile role demands senior stakeholder engagement, strategic EHS leadership, and a strong track record in regulated settings.

The successful candidate will develop and implement Ireland-wide EHS strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliant operations across sites while fostering a proactive safety culture among