Hse jobs in Italy

Norman Broadbent PLC, a leader in executive search, is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical business on the appointment of a Global Head of Engineering & HSE. The company has a Pan-European platform developing, manufacturing and providing high-quality and affordable medicines to more than 100 million people in Europe. With four wholly owned manufacturing sites and a broad network of external manufacturing partners to ensure supply security, the company offers solutions in key therapeutic areas like Cardiology & Circulation, Diabetes, Oncology, Respiratory, CNS and is focused on expanding a portfolio in self-care. The company is Private Equity owned, delivering sustainable double-digit growth, with an ambitious plan for further strong (organic and inorganic) growth across Europe. The Global Head of Engineering is responsible for executing agreed strategies and engineering activities in alignment with Product Supply business objectives. This role is also a key member of the Product Supply Leadership Team, contributing to the organization’s strategic direction and operational excellence. Although headquartered in Central Europe, the incumbent is not required to be based at the head office, but ideally will be based in a European country with the ability to travel frequently.

• Define and execute a unified global engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive standardization across processes, technologies, and best practices globally.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Product Supply Leadership Team.
• HSE Leadership: Integrate Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) into all engineering activities.
• Ensure global compliance with HSE standards and lead sustainability initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety, risk reduction, and environmental responsibility.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee engineering performance in CAPEX, asset lifecycle, supply reliability, maintenance, and automation.
• Ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment meet safety, compliance, and efficiency standards.
• Lead the delivery of multiyear CAPEX plans and major global projects.
• Innovation and Technology: Champion the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and advanced automation.
• Drive innovation to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
• People Development: Build and lead high-performing global engineering teams.
• Implement career development plans and foster technical and leadership growth.
• Ensure availability of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for global support.
• Sustainability and Value Creation: Optimize engineering resources for cost efficiency while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Lead initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency.
• Develop and maintain robust site master and recapitalization plans.
• Risk Management and Resilience: Identify and mitigate engineering-related risks to ensure business continuity.
• Establish contingency plans to maintain operational reliability.