Global HSE Director

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lisboa, Portugal Next Phase Recruitment Tempo integral

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Global Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) leader to join a renowned international life sciences manufacturer. This critical position offers the chance to shape and lead global compliance strategy across multiple high-hazard sites, building best-in-class governance frameworks for a business committed to operational excellence and regulatory integrity. Ideal for an ambitious candidate from a pharma background, this is the perfect step up for someone ready to make a global impact.

Our client is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing scientific innovation and delivering high-quality medicines. With decades of expertise and a strong international footprint across Europe, the USA, and Asia, they are known for combining technological excellence with a genuine commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability. As part of their continued growth, they are investing in world-class HSE leadership to strengthen compliance culture and ensure long-term safety performance across all global operations.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 15+ years of senior HSE experience within pharmaceutical.
  • Proven leadership in global or multi-site compliance and audit programs.
  • Strong knowledge of international HSE regulations and major accident hazard prevention (e.g., Seveso/COMAH).
  • Experience managing regulatory inspections and high-stakes compliance scenarios.
  • Exceptional analytical, influencing, and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, governance, and enhancement of global HSE compliance systems:

  • Develop and implement a global HSE compliance framework aligned with evolving legislation.
  • Lead audits, inspections, and risk-based governance programs.
  • Establish global standards and ensure CAPA effectiveness.
  • Serve as key liaison with regulatory authorities and industry bodies.
  • Drive compliance culture and digitalization of monitoring systems across all sites.
  • Compliance governance and enterprise frameworks.
  • Risk-based auditing and systemic risk analysis.
  • HSE regulations, standards, and policy development.
  • Data-driven reporting and KPI dashboards.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in digital transformation of compliance systems.
  • Knowledge of regulatory technology tools.
  • Advanced influencing and communication at board or executive level.