EHS Team Lead

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating innovative medicines and solutions for serious health conditions now and for the medical needs of the future. Its work spans major therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, along with products and services in the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The company is recognized as a Great Place to Work and operates with a strong focus on science, patients, and impact.

Role Overview

AbbVie is hiring an Environmental, Health and Safety Team Lead for its Ballytivnan site in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract reporting to the EHS Manager. The role is centered on maintaining the highest standards of environmental, health, and safety performance across the plant in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. It is also a strong opportunity to grow technical and leadership capability in EHS.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction, oversight, and leadership for the environmental, health, and safety function.
• Set priorities, guide team output, maintain compliance, and support ongoing improvement across EHS initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and coordinate the team, with a focus on supervision and guidance rather than individual technical execution.
• Develop the EHS team so it can consistently support the site or business unit at a high standard.
• Define goals and work priorities for the EHS function in line with business objectives.
• Ensure EHS programs, systems, and compliance processes are implemented and maintained effectively.
• Track regulatory obligations and keep the team prepared for audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Work with site leadership, operations, and cross-functional partners to reinforce a proactive safety culture.
• Evaluate EHS performance data, identify patterns, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Allocate work, balance team workload, and make sure important deliverables are completed on time.
• Support incident investigations through leadership, review, and escalation where needed.
• Promote continuous improvement efforts that lower risk and strengthen EHS outcomes.
• Communicate expectations clearly and ensure accountability for results.
• Act as a trusted EHS advisor to leadership on risk, compliance, and strategic matters.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in EHS, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant EHS laws, standards, and best practices.
• Ability to lead teams, influence others, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.
• Background in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or a similar regulated industry.
• Experience handling audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Proven ability to build engagement and accountability within a team.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and values integrity, innovation, and community impact. The company states that it is committed to equal opportunity for veterans and disabled individuals as well.

This role is located in Ballytivnan, Sligo, and is offered as a 1-year fixed-term contract.

Legal and Accessibility Notes

AbbVie provides equal employment information and reasonable accommodation details for US and Puerto Rico applicants through its corporate resources. Those notices are included by the employer as part of the job information.