EHS & Engineering Lead (f/m/d)

We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors, with some 2,500 employees in Germany, France, Finland, Norway and the UK. For us, the next step is always the one that matters most. Our fast pace drives us forward, fills our working environment with life and spurs our growth. Our winning formula for shared success: room for passion. Because we know that passion is the best medicine when it comes to excellent service around the world. Welcome to NextPharma. NextPharma is seeking a dynamic leader (f/m/d) to drive the evolution and enhancement of our EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) and Engineering & Maintenance functions across the Group. This is a dual leadership role that requires both strategic oversight and hands-on technical expertise.

Role Overview
The EHS & Engineering Lead will be responsible for:

• EHS Leadership: Developing, implementing, and continuously improving EHS programs to ensure compliance with national and European legislation while advancing NextPharma's sustainability goals.
• Engineering Leadership: Managing the Group's Capex & Maintenance processes, budget and delivery of reliable & robust engineering and maintenance practices; whilst driving operational excellence across equipment, utilities, and facilities.

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory expertise, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• EHS Leadership

• Program Management & Compliance

• Establish and maintain Group-wide EHS policies, procedures, and technical standards.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, REACH, CLP, and other environmental legislation).

• Monitor legislative changes and lead implementation across sites.

• Risk & Incident Management

• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

• Benchmark EHS practices against pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Drive adoption of EHS tools and systems for continuous improvement.

• Training & Communication

• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all levels of staff.

• Lead awareness campaigns and facilitate regular networking forums with local EHS managers.

• Environmental & Sustainability

• Lead environmental management initiatives and sustainability programs.

• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to strengthen sustainability performance (e.g., Ecovadis).

• Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate EHS records, metrics, and documentation.

• Provide reporting and insights to support continuous improvement.

• Engineering Leadership

• Oversee the Group's Capex budget (creation, adherence, and management).
• Lead capital project delivery, contractor management, and engineering processes.
• Develop and implement robust maintenance strategies for equipment and utilities.
• Ensure all engineering activities meet regulatory, validation, and audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Negotiate and manage engineering and maintenance contracts.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education & Certification

• Degree in Engineering (required).

• NEBOSH Occupational Safety & Health Certificate (or equivalent preferred).

• Experience (5–10 years minimum)

• Proven leadership in EHS and Engineering within regulated industries (pharmaceutical, FMCG, chemical, or biotechnology).

• Strong background in EHS compliance, regulatory audits, and environmental permitting.
• Demonstrated success in managing capital projects and maintenance programs at site or group level.

• Experience in process safety, hazardous materials management, and risk assessment.

• Skills

• Strong influencing, communication, and presentation skills at all organizational levels.

• Excellent problem-solving and project management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex priorities.
• Proficiency in EHS/engineering systems and MS Office.
• Organized, methodical, and able to work independently.
• Flexibility to participate in out-of-hours on-call duties.