Global HSE Director: Pharma Compliance & Digitalization

Next Phase Recruitment; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Phase Recruitment is seeking an experienced Global HSE leader for a renowned life sciences manufacturer. You will shape and lead global compliance strategy across high-hazard sites, building best-in-class governance frameworks to uphold regulatory integrity and operational excellence.

The role calls for a pharma-background leader with extensive experience in global compliance programs, audits, and regulatory engagements, driving digitalization of monitoring systems and crucial CAPA

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior HSE experience in pharmaceutical.
• Proven leadership in global or multi-site compliance and audit programs.
• Strong knowledge of international HSE regulations and major accident hazard prevention (e.g., Seveso/COMAH).
• Experience managing regulatory inspections and high-stakes compliance scenarios.
• Exceptional analytical, influencing, and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, governance, and enhancement of global HSE compliance systems.
• Develop and implement global HSE frameworks aligned with evolving legislation.
• Lead audits, inspections, and risk-based governance programs.
• Establish global standards and ensure CAPA effectiveness.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory authorities and industry bodies.
• Drive compliance culture and digitalization of monitoring systems across sites.
• Oversee risk-based auditing and systemic risk analysis.

Skills

Senior HSE experience

Global/multi-site compliance

HSE regulations knowledge

Regulatory inspections experience

Analytical and communication skills

Job description

Next Phase Recruitment is seeking an experienced Global HSE leader for a renowned life sciences manufacturer. You will shape and lead global compliance strategy across high-hazard sites, building best-in-class governance frameworks to uphold regulatory integrity and operational excellence.

The role calls for a pharma-background leader with extensive experience in global compliance programs, audits, and regulatory engagements, driving digitalization of monitoring systems and crucial CAPA