Mgr, EHS Systems

Job Description

• The Manager EHS Systems supports the design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise EHS management systems in alignment with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Pharmaceutical in the Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) principles. The role ensures consistent application of EHS standards, regulatory compliance, and alignment with corporate EHS strategy, with responsibility for internal audits and third-party risk management audits. Strong experience in regulated manufacturing environments, management system auditing, and cross-functional leadership is required to drive sustained EHS performance and risk reduction.

Responsibilities

Support the development, deployment, and continuous effectiveness of enterprise EHS management systems across diverse regulatory jurisdictions, including Europe and the USA, aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, PSCI principles and internal governance standards.
• Serve as system owner for Global EHS policies, procedures, risk assessment, objectives, metrics, and management review processes
• Partner with site EHS and operations teams to embed EHS systems into daily activities across GMP manufacturing, utilities, laboratories, and support functions
• Develop and maintain the global annual EHSS audit program and lead EHS audits, self-assessments, and gap analyses across sites and vendors
• Track findings, drive timely CAPA closure, and assess effectiveness to reduce systemic risk
• Establish and maintain global EHS metrics, dashboards, and reporting processes
• Provide data-driven insights to support governance forums and management reviews
• Drive EHS system maturity through continuous improvement and structured root cause analysis
• Support change management to ensure adoption, sustainability, and cultural integration
• Coach site EHS professionals and operational leaders on management system requirements and best practices
• Influence senior stakeholders to strengthen accountability for EHS performance
• Contribute to the development of EHS training materials, guidance documents, and standards

Qualifications
• 7-10 years' experience in EHS, management systems, or compliance roles within
biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, Science or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience implementing EHS management systems and planning and
leading audits and inspections. Formal ISO14001 / 45001 audit training or certification.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in EHS, Engineering, Science or related discipline
• ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification and experience with PSCI principles.
• Experience across multiple sites or global organizations
• Training in risk management, root cause analysis, or change management.
• Strong understanding of GMP environments and EHS-Quality system interfaces.
Skills & Behaviours
• Deep knowledge of EHS management systems, audits, CAPA, and performance
reporting. Familiarity with Pharmaceutical in the Supply Chain (PSCI) principles.
• Strong stakeholder influence, clear communication, and risk-based decision making
• Proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and resilient in regulated environments
Working Conditions
• Hybrid and/or site-based working model
• Travel expected: approximately 10-20%, primarily to manufacturing sites across
different jurisdictions, including Europe and the USA