EHS Advisor

Title:

EHS Advisor

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

Job Description:

Ipsen is a growing and dynamic specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focussed on innovation and specialty care.

The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make a difference. We attract and develop bold, agile and entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions, leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people’s lives, all of which is underpinned by our Ipsen Way of Being.

As an EHS Advisor, your role is crucial to ensuring that our site is considered a safe place of work, and in doing so, maintaining the safety standards associated with the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

The EHS Advisor shall ensure compliance with legislation, Corporate policy and procedure and the requirements of the EHS management system. 

What will you be doing…

• Provide high level advisory service to the business and stakeholders
• Be a go to person and be able to prioritise workloads as and when they arise
• Be able to adapt and respond to a fast-paced EHS environment
• Provide advice and guidance relating to workplace risk and environmental impact
• Attend tier and project meetings as and when required
• Support EHS representatives
• Review and support in risk assessments across site
• Modelling good EHS behaviours
• Believe, engage and promote our 3S Safety Program
• Participate in the EHS audit and inspection programme onsite
• Support the business with ongoing maintenance and improvement to the EHS management system to ensure compliance with legislation, regulation and the sites environmental permit
• Devise and deliver training programmes
• Maintain and ensure Ipsen EHS training database is compliant across site and to engage with both internal departmental managers and external training providers on the upkeep of relevant training deliveries across site
• Carry out tool box talks and participate in the S3 Safety Program
• To perform assigned tasks whilst adhering to current GMP requirements at all times.

What are we looking for…

• Possession of a NEBOSH General Certificate is essential in order to be considered for this role, preferably working towards NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent
• Demonstrable workplace experience in an EHS advisory capacity, previously within a GMP or highly regulated manufacturing environment would be highly desirable
• Prior experience with Risk Assessments, Employee Training and Coaching as well as Contractor Control
• Passionate about ensuring a safe workplace environment for ALL and in doing so, adhering to and enforcing key principles and guidelines to achieve this

Why Ipsen…

• We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and transformation, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challenges
• Major £multi-million investment in a New Drug Product Facility to increase the scale and capability of our Wrexham site, ultimately enhancing the products we develop for our customers
• A fantastic culture and working environment with many long-serving employees
• Huge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are women
• A genuine focus on the environment and sustainability – our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricity
• Competitive salaries and enhanced benefits package which includes annual bonus, generous pension scheme, wellness allowance and so much more.
• Awarded ‘Best Workplaces’ and ‘Best Workplaces for Wellbeing’ status in the Large Organisations category, as well as ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ in 2023.
• The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the better

IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.