EHS & Occupational Health Manager

Ipsen

  • Wrexham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Title: EHS & Occupational Health ManagerCompany: Ipsen Biopharm LtdAbout Ipsen:Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!For more information, visit us at and follow our latest news on and .Job Description:At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!We are seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Occupational Health (OH) Manager to lead our safety and wellbeing strategy at our Wrexham site. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and protecting the health of our people and the environment.Key responsibilities:
  • Lead and develop a high-performing EHS and OH team to deliver site-wide safety and health initiatives
  • Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate EHS standards, including ISO14001
  • Act as the site’s primary contact for audits, inspections, and emergency response coordination
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety culture through training, communication, and performance metrics
  • Collaborate with Occupational Health professionals to support employee wellbeing and workplace health
  • Represent the site in global EHS forums and with external regulatory bodies
Skills, knowledge & experience:
  • A natural leader who has formal people management experience, passionate about team development
  • Experience in a similar position from a relevant industry e.g. pharma, chemical or other highly regulated manufacturing industry
  • Knowledge of EHS best practise/regulation, and implementation of EHS and OH policy and process.
  • NEBOSH and TECHOSH certifications
Join Ipsen and make a real impact on people, the planet, and the future of healthcare. Apply now and help shape a safer, healthier tomorrow.#LI-HybridIPSEN 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.

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