- 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.
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
• 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
Skills Required
- 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
- Experience implementing EHS management systems and planning and leading audits and inspections
- Formal ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 audit training or certification
- ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification and experience with PSCI principles
- Master's degree in EHS, Engineering, Science or related discipline
- 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
What We Do
Alkermes focuses on the development of innovative medicines that seek to address unmet needs of people living with serious mental illness, addiction, and cancer. As a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, we apply our scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to develop products that are designed to make a meaningful difference in the way patients manage their disease. We are inspired by some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time to help advance innovation with the potential to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients. Beyond our important mission of developing medicines, we believe it is our responsibility to take a holistic approach as we seek to support patients, caregivers, and broader impacted communities. In this context we also work to help support and enhance the systems through which these complex diseases are treated. We are committed to patient engagement, disease education and awareness, and advocacy for important policies that support equitable access to quality treatment. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, we have an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. See our Community Guidelines: https://www.alkermes.com/social-community-guidelines






