Site EHS Lead

GSK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK Singapore is seeking an EHS leader for the Tuas Vaccines site. You will report to the Site Director and collaborate with the Site Leadership Team to foster a safe, healthy and secure environment.

Responsibilities include leading the EHSS strategy, developing the team, promoting a responsible culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding external audits.

The role offers high visibility, growth opportunities and a direct impact on safety, environment and risk management across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of EHS management experience.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical or high-hazard manufacturing preferred.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies such as NEA, PUB, MOM is expected.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore EHS regulations and international standards.
• Ability to assess and manage workplace safety and environmental risks.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; collaborative work style.
• Willingness to work on-site full-time with potential for hybrid arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS practices at the Tuas Vaccines site and represent on Site Leadership Teams.
• Develop and implement the site EHSS strategy and annual plans.
• Lead, manage and develop the site EHSS team.
• Promote a responsible SEHS culture and ensure policy implementation.
• Advise management on SEHS planning and set objectives and targets.
• Establish SEHS monitoring and auditing systems for regulatory compliance.
• Communicate SEHS results and implications to management.
• Regulatory interface with authorities and preparation for external audits.
• Share best practices with SEHS professionals within GSK.
• Oversee Emergency Planning, Incident Management and Crisis Management.

Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Incident Investigations

Influencing Without Authority

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

Risk Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

In this role, you will lead environmental, health, and safety practices at our Tuas Vaccines site. You will report to the Site Director and work closely with the Site Leadership Team to create a safe, healthy, and secure environment where everyone can do their best work. We value practical leaders who coach others, build capability, and deliver measurable results. This role offers visible responsibility, growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact by uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. When you are in this role, you will be in the driver seat to Accelerate R&D, Deliver Growth and Simplify how we work for GSK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS is appropriately represented on the Site Leadership Teams.
• EHS Management System: lead the development, implementation of site EHSS strategy and associated annual plans.
• Lead, manage and develop the site EHSS team.
• Promote SEHS responsible culture to secure the effective implementation of the site’s policy on security, environment, health and safety
• Compliance: Maintain knowledge on SEHS issues and legislation that have the potential to affect local operations and communicate their implications to management.
• Advise management on SEHS planning that include setting of objectives, priorities and establishing adequate performance targets.
• Establish and maintain adequate and appropriate SEHS monitoring and auditing systems to ensure compliance with both group and local regulatory requirements.
• Communicate the results of SEHS programmes and performance and their implications to management.
• Identify and assess any SEHS risks arising from new processes, products, facilities, equipment or major modification/changes and provide advice on appropriate controls to reduce SEHS risks and impacts.
• Provide leadership in the preparation for the external audits such as Corporate Security, Corporate EHS Audit, fire insurance survey, regulatory audit, etc.
• Maintain communications and share best practices with SEHS professionals both within and outside GSK.
• Regulatory interface and the site leader for any EHS-related government regulatory authorities and any associated inspections / audits.
• Custodian for site’s Emergency Planning, Incident Management and Control, Crisis Management.
• Develop and motivate staff in the team to achieve individual optimal performance and good teamwork.
• Ownership of GSK EHS standards.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• At least 5 years management experience in the relevant area including EHS and risk management.
• Preferably in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical manufacturing or other high hazard industry.
• Must have experience in liasing with multiple regulatory bodies such as NEA, PUB, MOM, etc.
• Good knowledge of Singapore’s EHS regulations and international standards.
• Proven ability to assess and manage workplace safety and environmental risks.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, working well with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work on-site full-time, with openness to flexible or hybrid arrangements when needed.

Preferred Qualification

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environment, or related discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with process safety management and industrial hygiene principles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating safety programs and influencing multiple teams.
• Track record supporting audit processes and driving continuous improvement in EHS.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to reducing risk.

Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Incident Investigations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Risk Awareness, Stakeholder Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more on our career site.