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Oversee the execution of a health & safety strategy tailored to the services provided by IPS. Align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Ensure IPS remains at the forefront of new concepts in safety technology for construction management, process safety, and wellness. Articulate and implement new concepts and initiatives. Interact with clients to ensure best class programs are implemented as part of the overall IPS offerings. Provide guidance and leadership to regional health & safety teams, ensuring consistency and adherence to global standards. Manage current IPS health & safety staff members. Promote a comprehensive program that prioritizes wellness across all key initiatives. Provide guidance to management in order to minimize risk associated with existing or new health & safety services. Periodic review and update policies to reflect emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices. Design and implement a comprehensive health and safety risk assessment program across project sites, identifying potential non-compliance actions, hazards and implementing effective control measures to mitigate risks. Effectively leverage protocols for incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action, promoting a proactive approach to health and safety risk management. Training and Education: Develop and deliver industry specific training programs for project personnel at all levels. Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging employees to actively participate in safety initiatives that contribute to a safe work environment. Analyze and utilize metrics to track the effectiveness of health & safety initiatives, benchmarking performance against industry standards and internal targets. Develop and deliver reports to leadership, highlighting trends, accomplishments, and areas for improvement. Establish and maintain relationships within internal stakeholders, project teams, clients and contractors to foster collaboration and promote a shared commitment to safety excellence. Oversee the execution of a health & safety strategy tailored to the services provided by IPS. Align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Ensure IPS remains at the forefront of new concepts in safety technology for construction management, process safety, and wellness. Articulate and implement new concepts and initiatives. Interact with clients to ensure best class programs are implemented as part of the overall IPS offerings. Provide guidance and leadership to regional health & safety teams, ensuring consistency and adherence to global standards. Manage current IPS health & safety staff members. Promote a comprehensive program that prioritizes wellness across all key initiatives. Provide guidance to management in order to minimize risk associated with existing or new health & safety services. Periodic review and update policies to reflect emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices. Design and implement a comprehensive health and safety risk assessment program across project sites, identifying potential non-compliance actions, hazards and implementing effective control measures to mitigate risks. Effectively leverage protocols for incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action, promoting a proactive approach to health and safety risk management. Training and Education: Develop and deliver industry specific training programs for project personnel at all levels. Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging employees to actively participate in safety initiatives that contribute to a safe work environment. Analyze and utilize metrics to track the effectiveness of health & safety initiatives, benchmarking performance against industry standards and internal targets. Develop and deliver reports to leadership, highlighting trends, accomplishments, and areas for improvement. Establish and maintain relationships within internal stakeholders, project teams, clients and contractors to foster collaboration and promote a shared commitment to safety excellence. 10+ years of global industrial Environmental, Health, and Safety experience. Experience in the Life Sciences industries is strongly preferred. Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Previous management experience leading teams is a must. Professional certification in health & safety (e.g., CSP, CIH CSCS, NEBOSH) highly desirable. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence teams at all levels of the organization. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and drive consensus. Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail and the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive informed decision-making. Demonstrated experience in crisis management, incident investigation, and emergency response planning. Ability to travel and work effectively with diverse groups. Job Description Oversee the execution of a health & safety strategy tailored to the services provided by IPS. Align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Ensure IPS remains at the forefront of new concepts in safety technology for construction management, process safety, and wellness. Articulate and implement new concepts and initiatives. Interact with clients to ensure best class programs are implemented as part of the overall IPS offerings. Provide guidance and leadership to regional health & safety teams, ensuring consistency and adherence to global standards. Manage current IPS health & safety staff members. Promote a comprehensive program that prioritizes wellness across all key initiatives. Provide guidance to management in order to minimize risk associated with existing or new health & safety services. Periodic review and update policies to reflect emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices. Design and implement a comprehensive health and safety risk assessment program across project sites, identifying potential non-compliance actions, hazards and implementing effective control measures to mitigate risks. Effectively leverage protocols for incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action, promoting a proactive approach to health and safety risk management. Training and Education: Develop and deliver industry specific training programs for project personnel at all levels. Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging employees to actively participate in safety initiatives that contribute to a safe work environment. Analyze and utilize metrics to track the effectiveness of health & safety initiatives, benchmarking performance against industry standards and internal targets. Develop and deliver reports to leadership, highlighting trends, accomplishments, and areas for improvement. Establish and maintain relationships within internal stakeholders, project teams, clients and contractors to foster collaboration and promote a shared commitment to safety excellence. Qualifications & Requirements 10+ years of global industrial Environmental, Health, and Safety experience. Experience in the Life Sciences industries is strongly preferred. Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Previous management experience leading teams is a must. Professional certification in health & safety (e.g., CSP, CIH CSCS, NEBOSH) highly desirable. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence teams at all levels of the organization. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and drive consensus. Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail and the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive informed decision-making. Demonstrated experience in crisis management, incident investigation, and emergency response planning. Ability to travel and work effectively with diverse groups.
