Health & Safety Officer - Tralee
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We welcome individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and pursue meaningful impact in support of patient health.
Location and Working Environment
This position is 100% onsite in Tralee, Ireland.
Purpose & Scope
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve Health & Safety management systems for the Tralee plant, ensuring compliance with Irish/EU legislation and Astellas corporate standards while fostering a proactive safety culture across all departments.
Role and Responsibilities
• Lead and evolve the Health & Safety program ensuring compliance with Irish, EU, and Astellas safety standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and lead H&S initiatives, training and awareness programmes.
• Act as SME on H&S matters including risk assessment, hazard controls and integration into change control.
• Guide and mentor staff across all levels on H&S responsibilities and regulatory updates.
• Lead emergency preparedness programmes including crisis management and emergency response.
• Collaborate with leadership and external stakeholders on audits, safety strategy and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in H&S within pharmaceutical, chemical or high hazard manufacturing environments.
• Proven competency in risk assessment, incident investigation, auditing and implementing safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU Health & Safety legislation.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with plant start up or greenfield projects.
• Experience delivering H&S training to diverse groups.
• Proficiency with H&S data systems and project management tools.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
What awaits you at Astellas?
• Global collaboration with life science professionals.
• Real world patient impact through safe, efficient operations.
• Innovation embracing culture with development opportunities.
• Supportive environment committed to continuous improvement.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
• Impact
• Innovation
• Integrity
• One Astellas
• Accountability
• Courage
• Sense of Urgency
• Outcome Focus
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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