Global VP, Environmental Health, Safety, & Wellness - IPS-Integrated Project Services

Reporting to the CEO of IPS Life Sciences, you will provide global expertise to the Life Sciences market along with the organization’s enterprise, which includes both Linesight and Springtide. You will be relied on to deliver safety expertise in the latest technology and trends within IPS’ core divisions – Design (process safety), Construction Management, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) all underpinned with “wellness” at its core. You will interface externally and with all IPS companies associated under the enterprise and within all disciplines in each division. This role will require a professional who thoroughly understands safety protocols, regulations, and best practices coupled with a proven track record working as part of an executive management team in a high-risk industry.
 
 
IPS encounters unique technical and execution challenges on every project, and the ideal candidate is resourceful in finding solutions. IPS has highly qualified subject matter experts (SMEs), multi-faceted engineers, and specialists available for consultation on an as-needed basis. Accordingly, this exciting position offers the opportunity to broaden the right candidate’s professional experience and nurture customer relationships!
 
Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Maintain the development and execution of a global health & safety strategy tailored to the services provided by IPS.
• Align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure IPS remains at the forefront of new concepts in safety technology for construction management, process safety, and wellness.
• Articulate and implement new concepts and initiatives on a global platform.
• Interact with clients to ensure best-in-class programs are implemented as part of overall IPS Enterprise offerings. 
• Provide guidance and leadership to regional health & safety teams, ensuring consistency and adherence to global standards.
• Manage current IPS health & safety staff members.
• Promote a comprehensive program that prioritizes wellness across all key initiatives. 
• Provide guidance to management to minimize risk associated with existing or new health & safety services.
• Design and implement health and safety policies, procedures, and programs specific to company services, considering the diverse nature of projects and regional regulations.
• Continuously review and update policies to reflect emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Design and implement a comprehensive risk assessment program across project sites, identifying potential non-compliance actions, and hazards and implementing effective control measures to mitigate risks.
• Effectively leverage protocols for incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action, promoting a proactive approach to risk management.
• Maintain knowledge of global health and safety regulations, codes, and standards relevant to the design, construction management, and CQV sectors ensuring full compliance across all operations.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, industry bodies, and external stakeholders to influence policy development and advocate for safer work environments.

Training and Education

• Develop and deliver industry specific training programs for project personnel at all levels.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging employees to actively participate in safety initiatives that contribute to a safe work environment.
• Analyse and utilize metrics in order to track the effectiveness of health & safety initiatives, benchmarking performance against industry standards and internal targets.
• Develop and deliver reports to executive leadership, highlighting trends, accomplishments, and areas for improvement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, project teams, clients, and contractors in order to foster collaboration and promote a shared commitment to safety excellence.

• 15 + Years of global industrial Environmental, Health, and Safety experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Previous management experience leading globally based teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence teams at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and drive consensus.
• Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis management, incident investigation, and emergency response planning.
• Ability to travel and work effectively with diverse groups both domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the AEC and/or Life Sciences industries.
• An advanced degree.
• Professional certification in health & safety (e.g., CSP, CIH CSCS, NEBOSH, other).
• Active participation in industry organizations and related initiatives (speaking engagements, presenting at industry events and conferences, etc.).

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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