EHS Head - Tuas Biomedical Park

WuXi Chemistry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global life sciences company in Singapore is seeking a senior EHS professional to oversee environmental health and safety programs. This role requires developing and implementing EHS plans, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical engineering sector. Strong leadership, excellent communication skills in English and Chinese, and a Master’s degree are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of relevant work experience in large pharmaceutical or chemical engineering fields.
• Preferably a Certified Safety Professional and Registered Workplace Safety Health Officer.
• Native fluency in both English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS work plans and budgets.
• Lead risk assessment and gap analysis activities.
• Organize EHS audits and inspections with customers and authorities.
• Develop and maintain EHS management system compliance.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and standards.
• Lead and manage the EHS team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong leadership

Education

Master’s degree or related qualifications

Job description

Job responsibility:

EHS Program Implementation and Resource:

• Develop and implement annual/quarterly EHS work plans, budgets and resource allocation schemes under Company’s EHS strategic framework
• Ensure effective allocation of EHS resources such as personnel, equipment and technology to meet safety production and compliance requirements
• Implement and carry out EHS goals, indicators and various management requirement set by the Company

Risk Management & Prevention Mechanism Development

• Lead and implement comprehensive risk identification (JSA, HAZOP, PHA, etc), assessment and gap analysis activities. Focusing on core risk such as API production processes, equipment, chemical and operational activities
• Develop, maintain and implement a dual prevention mechanism for EHS risk classification control and hazard identification and remediation
• Organize the formulation and supervise the implementation of effective risk control measures and hazard rectification plans to ensure preventive measures are in place and effectively avoid accidents.

Customer and Third-party Auditing Management

• Fully responsible for organizing, preparing, and welcoming EHS and sustainability audits/inspections from customers, certification bodies and government regulatory agencies (if applicable).
• Serve as the main contact person for EHS, ensuring professional and efficient communication during the audit/inspection process.
• Lead the Management of audit findings (CAPA) developing, tracking, and closing them to ensure timely and effective corrective actions.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and maintain the company’s reputation through excellent EHS performance.

ESH System Operations and Culture Development

• Develop and maintain EHS management system (in compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.) within the company’s EHS system framework to ensure effective operation.
• Provide professional technical support to resolve day-to-day EHS issues at the site.
• Develop and implement EHS promotion, safety training and activities (such as Safety Month, emergency drills) to continuously enhance EHS awareness, skills, and sense of responsibility among all employees including contractors.

Compliance Management and Accident Prevention

• Ensure that site operations strictly comply with local and company’s EHS regulations and industry standards (especially those related to API manufacturing regulation).
• Responsible for EHS’s requirements, compliance reporting and communication with the authorities
• Lead the investigation of incidents/near misses (RCA), develop and implement corrective and preventive measures to prevent accidents.

Team Building and Management

• Building and leading a highly efficient and professional EHS team
• Inspire team potential by clearly define team and individual goals, effectively stimulate each member’s initiative, enthusiasm, and creativity.
• Manage and cultivate EHS team members, continuously improving the team’s professional knowledge, skills and execution capabilities through coaching, training, delegation and challenging tasks.
• Establish a positive, open, and collaborative team atmosphere to promote internal communication and knowledge sharing, making the entire team vibrant and combat-ready.
• Responsible for the performance management, work allocation, and daily supervision of the EHS team.

Job requirements:

• Master’s degree or related qualifications with more than 10 years of relevant work experience in large pharmaceutical, Chemical engineering, safety or environmental-related fields.
• Preferably a Certified Safety Professional, MOM Registered Workplace Safety Health Officer and Occupational Hygienist preferred
• Possess excellent communication skills to articulate and share vision, goals, plans, strategies, and values to influence the team in achieving desired objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex situation, identify roof causes & implement practical solutions.
• Strong leadership and able to lead by example and have a strong sense of responsibility and can withstand strong work pressure with given timeline.
• Native fluency in both English and Chinese to lead meetings and author technical documentations, and collaborate with stakeholders in Singapore and China.