Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the EHS Management System across manufacturing and office facilities.

Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, standards, and systems of work in line with corporate requirements and applicable regulations.

Establish and maintain emergency preparedness and contingency plans, including evacuation procedures, fire drills, spill response exercises, and other emergency response activities.

Monitor EHS performance and provide regular updates, reports, and recommendations to the Site General Manager and Site Leadership Team.

Ensure compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health & Safety legislation, permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements.

Support the company in obtaining and maintaining necessary environmental and occupational health and safety permits.

Monitor changes in legislation and ensure organizational compliance with new and emerging requirements.

Develop and implement EHS audit programs and schedules.

Conduct EHS audits and inspections to identify non-conformances, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Train and support internal EHS auditors.

Develop and maintain EHS risk assessment processes and methodologies.

Ensure environmental, health, and safety risk assessments are completed and updated according to approved schedules.

Drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, inspections, incidents, and risk assessments.

Act as the primary liaison with Corporate EHS teams and local regulatory authorities.

Prepare and submit periodic EHS performance reports to corporate and external stakeholders as required.

Collaborate with department leaders and Human Resources to develop annual EHS training plans.

Deliver and coordinate EHS training programs to improve awareness, compliance, and employee engagement.

Lead preliminary investigations into workplace incidents, injuries, and lost workday events.

Facilitate root cause investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

Maintain EHS records, incident databases, and performance metrics.

Manage contracted site security services and oversee daily security operations.

Establish security procedures, patrol requirements, and guarding instructions to ensure site security effectiveness.

Participate as an active member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to business strategy, budgeting, investment decisions, and organizational objectives.

Ensure GMP compliance in line with local procedures, global policies, and EU GMP guidelines.

Promote compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements throughout daily operations.

Support business continuity initiatives and strengthen departmental resilience during emergency situations.

Lead initiatives that promote a strong safety culture, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement mindset.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Your Skills and Experience

Degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.

And/or

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or an equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience.

Previous experience in a senior management, EHS leadership, or related role.

Strong understanding of local Environmental, Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

Experience implementing and maintaining Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

Knowledge and practical application of ISO 14001 standards.

Experience managing regulatory inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance activities.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.

Strong knowledge of GMP requirements within a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Experience preparing SOPs, procedures, training materials, and technical documentati

How We’ll Take Care of You

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.  When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.

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Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.