Umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggissérfræðingur / EHS Specialist

Alvotech leitar að sérfræðingi í umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggismálum.

Verksvið og ábyrgð:

• Styðja við vinnu sem snýr að því að efla umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggismenningu.
• Innleiða fyrirbyggjandi lausnir til þess að draga úr eða eyða áhættu með því að greina rót orsaka og gera umbætur á ferlum.
• Leiða og styðja við þróun áhættumats.
• Ráðleggja um bestu starfshætti í umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggismálum.
• Greina gögn sem snúa að umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggismálum.
• Hvetja og keyra breytingar í átt að bættri umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggismenningu.
• Veita leiðsögn og stuðning við stjórnun breytinga tengd umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggismálum innan fyrirtækisins.
• Takast á við áskoranir í samvinnu við viðeigandi teymi þvert á fyrirtækið.
• Vera tengiliður við viðeigandi utanaðkomandi stofnanir.
• Leiða og taka þátt í umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggismála herferðum.
• Þróa og stjórna þjálfun er varðar umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggismál.

Hæfni og færni:

• Menntun á háskólastigi í vísinda- eða verkfræðigreinum.
• Reynsla af umhverfis-, heilsu- og öryggismálum er æskileg.
• Þekking á staðbundnum EHS lögum og stöðlum er æskileg.
• Góð hæfni til tjáningar í töluðu máli og rituðu.

[English]

Alvotech in Reykjavík, Iceland, is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist.

The EHS Specialist will develop, implement, and drive programs to enable our state-of-the-art laboratories and pharmaceutical production facilities to meet regulatory and corporate requirements. They will also support strong culture that engages employees in the achievement of the company’s goal of a “Zero Harm” culture.

Scope & Responsibilities:

• Support EHS initiatives and objectives in designed to drive EHS culture, compliance, and results.
• Implement preventative and proactive improvements to mitigate or eliminate risks through root cause identification, corrective actions, etc.
• Lead and support development of risk assessments.
• Advice on best practices, local regulations and company standards, while maintaining compliance.
• Analyze data regarding near misses, injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments and improvement actions.
• Motivate and drive change toward improved safety maturity and zero harm culture.
• Provide guidance and support for management of change within the company (procedure, processes and projects).
• Addressing challenges in cooperation with relevant teams at all levels of company.
• Support as liaison with relevant external agencies during compliance audits and inspections.
• Lead and participate in EHS campaigns, initiatives and projects.
• Develop and manage training and company-wide communications to address near misses, incidents, and to promote employee engagement.

Qualifications and skills:

• Educated to a degree level, preferably in scientific or engineering discipline.
• EHS work experience within a regulated industry preferred.
• Knowledge of local EHS legislation and standards preferred.
• Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed and demonstrated efficient work methods, problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

• An inspiring challenge to work with great co-workers on ambitious projects that change people's lives.
• The chance to be a part of a global and fast-growing company.
• An international work culture that encourages diversity, collaboration and inclusion.
• Positive, flexible, and innovative work environment.
• Support for personal growth and internal career development.
• Company social events and milestone celebrations.
• Excellent in-house canteen and coffee house.
• Exercise and wellbeing support for full-time employees.
• On-site shower facility.
• Transportation grant towards eco-friendly modes of travel for full-time employees.
• Internet at home for full-time employees.

Why Alvotech

At Alvotech, we are passionate about improving lives by increasing access to affordable biologics. We’re purpose-driven and committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages curiosity, ingenuity and simplicity. We want our employees to feel inspired in their careers, challenged by interesting and meaningful work and empowered to succeed in an agile environment.

True to our Icelandic roots, we also believe that integrity, gender equality, and fairness are foundational. We strive to bring together the brightest minds regardless of backgrounds and beliefs, to deliver to our partners and patients around the world. Let’s create a healthier world together, through affordable biologic medicines.