EHS Head | Pharma MNC | Greenfield Plant Start-Up

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Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive site EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) programs in line with company goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement EHS plans, initiatives, and resource allocation to support safe and compliant operations.
  • Oversee risk assessments and hazard identification activities across manufacturing processes, equipment, chemicals, and operations.
  • Ensure effective implementation of risk control measures, corrective actions, and accident prevention programs.
  • Manage customer, regulatory, and certification audits, serving as the main EHS point of contact.
  • Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Maintain and improve EHS management systems in compliance with standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
  • Ensure compliance with local EHS regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
  • Promote a strong safety culture through training, awareness programs, emergency drills, and employee engagement activities.
  • Liaise with government authorities and support EHS reporting and regulatory submissions.
  • Provide EHS guidance and technical support to site operations and project teams.
  • Build, lead, and develop the EHS team through coaching, performance management, and capability development.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety, environmental performance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or related qualifications with more than 10 years of relevant work
    experience in large pharmaceutical, Chemical engineering, safety or
    environmental-related fields.
  • Preferably a Certified Safety Professional, MOM Registered Workplace Safety Health
    Officer and Occupational Hygienist preferred
  • Possess excellent communication skills to articulate and share vision, goals, plans,
    strategies, and values to influence the team in achieving desired objectives.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex situation, identify
    roof causes & implement practical solutions.
  • Strong leadership and able to lead by example and have a strong sense of
    responsibility and can withstand strong work pressure with given timeline.
  • Native fluency in both English and Chinese to lead meetings and author technical
    documentations, and collaborate with stakeholders in Singapore and China.
    

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Fiona Koh; fiona.koh@gmprecruit.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Fiona Koh| Registration No: R11092393

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