EHS Technician

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of site EHS policies and programs to provide a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace at the local level. This position is responsible for overseeing specific EHS programs across a region or at local sites to assure compliance with IQVIA Corporate/Global EHS programs and policies as well as applicable county, state/provincial and related EHS regulations. The EHS Analyst will also champion projects to achieve site goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for overseeing EHS programs at the site level to ensure compliance with IQVIA Corporate EHS policies as well as applicable environmental, health and safety regulatory obligations
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented at each of the sites and documented in response to corporate, sponsor and site audits and reviews.
• Maintain site compliance calendar, ensure all recurring compliance actions are assigned and verify timely completion
• Train large groups regarding safety procedures and governing environmental laws.
• Conduct or coordinate internal site risk assessments, inspections, and audits to proactively identify and assess risk. Assist teams with development and assignment of appropriate CAPAs.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented at the particular site location and documented in response to corporate, sponsor and site audits and reviews.
• Ensure there are adequate local management of safety resources for the sites (e.g., EHS Committee, safety coordinators, fire marshals, first aiders) and that they receive the appropriate training.
• Identify and develop training needs and ensure the delivery of appropriate training programs (e.g., risk assessors, safety coordinators, new hire/induction safety training) to ensure individuals at the sites comply with existing EHS requirements applicable to that particular site.
• Work with senior site/country management to ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken on identified health, safety and environmental hazards or potential hazards.
• Assist investigation teams after recordable incidents to conduct RCAs and develop CAPAs. Ensure the following actions are completed
• Assist in ensuring compliance to SOPs in IQVIA EHS Management System or their more stringent regional equivalents
• Support the Committee Chairperson in the management of the committee.
• Collate, report, monitor, and manage the site/country EHS key performance indicators, in line with Corporate EHS objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Working regulatory knowledge and knowledge of environmental and safety laws within multiple jurisdictions; Experience in a multiple-site EHS role Req
• 2-3 years’ relevant experience including in a site EHS role.
• Working regulatory knowledge and knowledge of environmental and safety laws within multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in a multiple-site EHS role.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Good organization and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (training/presentation,communication).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
• Certified Safety Professional and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (or equivalent certification in country or jurisdiction) or eligible for certification.

What we offer

• Focus on quality, not quantity We invest in keeping our teams stable, so workload is consistent.
• The chance to work on cutting edge medicines right at the forefront of drug development.
• Genuine career development opportunities for those who want to grow as part of the organization.
• Flexible conditions and an attractive remuneration package.
• Hybrid role in Madrid

We invite you to join IQVIA™

• Recognized by Great Place to Work as the second best company to work for (March 2019)
• FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for the third year in a row (January 2021)
• Recognized by the 2016 Scrip Awards as the Best Full-service Provider Contract Research Organization (CRO)
• Awarded the 2016 Eagle Award from the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) for the fourth consecutive year.
• A site-nominated award recognizing contract research organizations (CRO) and biopharmaceutical sponsors dedicated to building positive relationships with research sites through leadership, professionalism and integrity.
• IQVIA™ named in The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) 2017 Global Outsourcing 100® List which recognizes the world’s best service providers across a range of industries.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research service