HSE Specialist

HSE Specialist

• Location: Waterford

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated HSE Specialist with process engineering experience to join our Health, Safety, and Environment team at Sanofi. Reporting directly to the Site Head of EHS, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive HSE and security programs across our pharmaceutical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety, security, and environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to site leadership on HSE matters and regulatory compliance
• Represent the site at corporate HSE forums and with regulatory authorities
• Develop and execute long-term HSE strategy aligned with business objectives
• Manage significant HSE budgets and resource allocation within a discipline of Health, Safety, Environment & Security
• Develop, implement, and maintain site HSE management systems in compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular HSE risk assessments and safety audits across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Chair and document HAZOP and HAZID assessments for pharmaceutical processes and equipment
• Provide HSE expertise for change management processes, including review and approval of modifications from an EHS perspective
• Monitor and evaluate environmental compliance, including waste management, emissions control, and sustainability initiatives
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees at all levels
• Prepare and maintain required HSE documentation and regulatory reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HSE considerations into new product introductions and manufacturing campaigns
• Support emergency response planning and preparedness activities
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement with employees and management
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in the development and implementation of site security protocols and procedures
• Conduct security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in physical and operational security
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards for pharmaceutical facilities
• Coordinate security awareness training for employees and contractors
• Monitor and report on security performance metrics and compliance indicators

What you will need to excel in this role

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety, Occupational Health, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline
• 5+ years of HSE experience within the pharmaceutical or related regulated industry
• Demonstrated success in implementing and transforming HSE programs
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving organizational change
• Experience managing complex projects with significant business impact
• Certification in relevant HSE disciplines (NEBOSH, CSP, CIH, etc.)
• Experience with Process safety across pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Strategic thinking and ability to align HSE initiatives with business priorities
• Knowledge of relevant HSE regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA/HSE regulations, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and external stakeholder
• Experience with security management systems and physical security controls is advantageous
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical HSE hazards and control measures
• Knowledge of chemical safety, biological safety, and pharmaceutical containment principles
• Proficiency in leveraging AI and advanced digital tools for data analysis, visualization, and reporting of HSE metrics and trends
• Familiarity with security risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to influence and drive cultural change around safety and security
• Proficiency in HSE management systems and Microsoft Office suite

Additional Information:

• This position is based at our Waterford facility and may require occasional travel to other Sanofi sites
• Sanofi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!