EHS Manager

Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Associate EHS Director (for Expansion Projects), under minimal direction, manage all aspects of the development, implementation, and ongoing support of select ADL General Safety programs (including but not limited to Process Safety Management and related programs).

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in a Science/Engineering/EHS discipline with minimum 3 years’ experience in associated roles, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to solve problems and provide solutions to a variety of complex safety problems.
• Self-driven with ability to work under minimal direction.
• People centered leader with high self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Preferred Requirements:

• Qualification Mechanical Engineering / Process Safety or demonstrated knowledge of Utility and Process Systems.
• Some experience of managing direct reports.
• Some Environmental Compliance qualifications or experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU EHS legislation, standards, and design safety principles.

Responsibilities (includes but are not limited to):
Note – This role will initially be predominantly focused on Capital Expansion Project Support and will transition over time to an Operationally focused role.

Support Capital Expansion Projects by:

• Participating in design reviews and providing technical EHS guidance on process safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, sustainability, and environmental controls.
• Support design risk assessments, HAZOPs, and constructability reviews to identify and mitigate EHS risks early in project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and construction teams to ensure safe design and layout of new systems, utilities, laboratories, and manufacturing spaces.
• Drive implementation of sustainable design principles, including energy efficiency, waste minimization, and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Review and approve design documentation and equipment specifications from an EHS perspective.
• Support development of commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness plans with a focus on safe start-up and handover.

Support Site Operations by:

• Implementing all assigned general Environmental, Health and Safety programs in compliance with all Regional regulations and Amgen requirements.
• Ensure all risks associated with these programs are assessed and documented with sufficient controls in place to ensure compliance and risks being managed.
• Partner with assigned functions to ensure a collaborative approach with key business clients, in particularly the Utilities Department.
• Ensure risk assessments are in place for all business partner activities and areas in scope and ensure appropriate change management processes are applied as appropriate.
• Ensure procedures are in place and training needs are identified for all relevant personnel on site, for those EHS programs in scope.
• Ensure documentation and investigation of any accidents, near misses and non-conformances in scope.
• Manage any directly reporting EHS team members at ADL and foster a continuous improvement mindset to ensure future growth and talent retention
• Track relevant performance metrics to ensure a data driven approach to identifying performance gaps and/or potential efficiencies
• Drive an Actively Caring culture through the site’s consultation/engagement program and overall Total Workforce Health model.

Competencies:

1. Ability to handle multiple projects at one time with good project and time management skills.

2. Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

3. Agile mindset with ability to adapt to changing program responsibilities if needed

4. Ability to deal successfully with various personalities and all levels of management.