EHS Specialist 2

Advance your career while advancing medicine

About APC

APC Ltd is an award-winning and rapidly growing pharmaceutical process research company, with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. In the space of 5 years, our science and technology driven solutions have pioneered innovation in the sector, and we now partner with 8 of the top-10 pharma and 5 of the top-10 biotech firms in the world.

From our world-class facility, our highly capable and qualified team delivers specialised chemical and process engineering solutions. Powered by novel technology and world-class scientific research, we help companies accelerate the development & launch of their medicines.

Our rapid growth has come from a commitment to excellence, a drive to innovate and the desire to develop a challenging, creative and rewarding environment for our team.

Reporting to: Head of EHS & Sustainability

Role Purpose

Support and improve EHS programmes, Lead areas of responsibilities and ensuring effective system execution and compliance, while promoting a positive safety culture to achieve organisational and regulatory goals

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Risk Management

Support the delivery and upkeep of EHS policies, procedures, and risk control systems.
Execute and maintain risk assessments, ensuring actions are recorded, tracked, and closed within defined timeframes.
Maintain compliance documentation and contribute to updates EHS documentation, digital systems, EHS register and programmes , as applicable to area of responsibility.
Lead and be accountable for EHS programmes under your responsibility aligned to the following EHS Pillars: Environmental Safety, Compliance & Governance, Health & Wellbeing, Process Safety, General Workplace Safety, Safe Work Systems, EHS Culture & ESG
Actively identify risks and opportunities to improve EHS systems and culture within assigned areas

Audit Readiness & Continuous Improvement

Conduct and support EHS inspections, GEMBAs with Area Owners, and internal and regulatory audits.
Ensure audit findings, actions, and recommendations are documented and closed within required timelines.
Support preparation for external audits through accurate data collection, document management, and communication.
Maintain accuracy of EHS logs, trackers, and performance metrics to ensure ongoing compliance and audit readiness.
Identify process improvements and communicate recommendations to key stakeholders in EHS and Technical Operations, ensuring lessons learned are shared across teams.
Act as an EHS advisor in the Change Management process, ensuring safety, compliance, and environmental considerations are effectively managed.

Collaboration & Engagement

Collaborate with Technical Operations, Project Management, and CMC teams to support safe and compliant operations.
Serve as the EHS point of contact for assigned business units or laboratories with Area Owners to ensure a positive safety culture, compliance in EHS practices and procedures, and advocate and support continuous improvement.
Partner with FUME, Supply Chain, and other business functions to ensure alignment on EHS standards and performance objectives.
Be EHS sponsor for assigned Safety Committees and Groups to support implementation of agreed actions and continuous improvement.
Deliver or assist in EHS training, inductions, and awareness sessions.
Contribute to the development and promotion of a proactive, open, and engaged safety culture.
Contribute to the development and promotion of a proactive, open, and engaged safety culture through cross functional collaborations.

External responsibilities

Represent the organization as a point of contact with external bodies such as:
External vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies (HSA, EPA, local authorities)
EHS and ESG industry networks, certification bodies, and sustainability forums

EHS, Quality & Sustainability Compliance

Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS regulations, standards, and company procedures.
Support the completion and maintenance of EHS inspections, training, and record management.
Participate in incident reporting and investigations, ensuring accurate documentation of root causes and corrective actions.
Maintain EHS data and performance indicators in support of audits and management reviews.
Maintain accurate data and reporting for EHS KPIs within your pillar(s) of responsibility.
Ensure all EHS systems and records are maintained, current, and audit-ready.

Qualifications

Degree level or equivalent in Life Sciences, Environmental Science, or Occupational Health & Safety.
Professional certification such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent (preferred).
Understanding of Irish EHS regulations and HSA/EPA standards.

Experience

Typically 2–3 years’ experience in an EHS, preferably within pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sectors.
Experience conducting inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
Proficiency in EHS data management and reporting systems.
Understanding of incident investigation, CAPAs, and regulatory compliance.

Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of EHS systems, standards, and compliance frameworks.
Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

If you believe you have the capability required and the interest in being part of this dynamic rapidly growing organisation, we would like to talk to you.

The closing date for applications is 06th November 2026

The salary is negotiable and dependent on the experience of the successful candidate.

APC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees. All employment decisions at APC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regards to gender, ethnicity, age, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other status protected by Irish law.

Similar vacancies arising in the coming 6 months may be filled from this group of applicants.

EHS Specialist 2

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