The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of site EHS policies and programs to provide a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace at the local level. This position is responsible for overseeing specific EHS programs across a region or at local sites to assure compliance with IQVIA Corporate/Global EHS programs and policies as well as applicable county, state/provincial and related EHS regulations. The EHS Analyst will also champion projects to achieve site goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for overseeing EHS programs at the site level to ensure compliance with IQVIA Corporate EHS policies as well as applicable environmental, health and safety regulatory obligations
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented at each of the sites and documented in response to corporate, sponsor and site audits and reviews.
- Maintain site compliance calendar, ensure all recurring compliance actions are assigned and verify timely completion
- Train large groups regarding safety procedures and governing environmental laws.
- Conduct or coordinate internal site risk assessments, inspections, and audits to proactively identify and assess risk. Assist teams with development and assignment of appropriate CAPAs.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented at the particular site location and documented in response to corporate, sponsor and site audits and reviews.
- Ensure there are adequate local management of safety resources for the sites (e.g., EHS Committee, safety coordinators, fire marshals, first aiders) and that they receive the appropriate training.
- Identify and develop training needs and ensure the delivery of appropriate training programs (e.g., risk assessors, safety coordinators, new hire/induction safety training) to ensure individuals at the sites comply with existing EHS requirements applicable to that particular site.
- Work with senior site/country management to ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken on identified health, safety and environmental hazards or potential hazards.
- Assist investigation teams after recordable incidents to conduct RCAs and develop CAPAs. Ensure the following actions are completed
- Assist in ensuring compliance to SOPs in IQVIA EHS Management System or their more stringent regional equivalents
- Support the Committee Chairperson in the management of the committee.
- Collate, report, monitor, and manage the site/country EHS key performance indicators, in line with Corporate EHS objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Working regulatory knowledge and knowledge of environmental and safety laws within multiple jurisdictions; Experience in a multiple-site EHS role Req
- 2-3 years’ relevant experience including in a site EHS role.
- Working regulatory knowledge and knowledge of environmental and safety laws within multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience in a multiple-site EHS role.
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Good organization and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (training/presentation,communication).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
- Certified Safety Professional and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (or equivalent certification in country or jurisdiction) or eligible for certification.
What we offer
- Focus on quality, not quantity! We invest in keeping our teams stable, so workload is consistent.
- The chance to work on cutting edge medicines right at the forefront of drug development.
- Genuine career development opportunities for those who want to grow as part of the organization.
- Flexible conditions and an attractive remuneration package.
- Hybrid role in Madrid
We invite you to join IQVIA™
- Recognized by Great Place to Work as the second best company to work for (March 2019)
- FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for the third year in a row (January 2021)
- Recognized by the 2016 Scrip Awards as the Best Full-service Provider Contract Research Organization (CRO)
- Awarded the 2016 Eagle Award from the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) for the fourth consecutive year.
- A site-nominated award recognizing contract research organizations (CRO) and biopharmaceutical sponsors dedicated to building positive relationships with research sites through leadership, professionalism and integrity.
- IQVIA™ named in The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) 2017 Global Outsourcing 100® List which recognizes the world’s best service providers across a range of industries.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.
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