Job DescriptionA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Safety & Environment Specialist.You will join a dedicated team and will play an integral role in developing, maintaining, and continually improving the Safety & Environment systems at the Brinny, Co. Cork facility. The Brinny site specialises in the development and manufacture of innovative novel vaccines and testing of immuno-oncology medicines. The Brinny site has been a vibrant part of the pharmaceutical sector in the South-East region of Ireland for almost 40 years.You will provide safety/environmental guidance to the organization and uphold high standards of EHS compliance.Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:Develop, implement and maintain EHS programs to ensure compliance with local legislation, company standards, and industry best practices.Manage day to day EHS queries and provide Safety/Environment support to business areas.Participates with teams to drive EHS improvements delivering clear outcomes.Evaluate EHS systems, programs and procedures for compliance and improvement by reviewing and carrying out inspections.Collate, review, prepare and submit required regulatory submissions and notifications.Demonstrate a strong desire to protect employees, our community, and the environment – leading with a ’safety first’ mindset.Participates in achieving sustainability goals for the company through site initiatives.Participates in Safety and Environmental audits and inspections.Maintain a high standard of documentation in relation to all activities.Other duties as assigned.What skills you will need:In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering, Science, Environment and/or Health & Safety related technical discipline.Minimum of 5 years of experience with responsibilities for safety and/or environment.Possess analytical and logical problem-solving abilities.Ability to maintain focus on key goals and priorities, but also analyse the detail to facilitate problem resolution and ensure project success.Knowledge and experience working with EHS regulations.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to influence both horizontally and vertically.Ability to work independently,As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working modelSo, if you are ready to:Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Job Posting End Date:03/8/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.