EHS Specialist

Environmental, Health & Safety

As a member of the site EHS team, the EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, fire safety, industrial safety, and environmental regulations, while continuously developing and strengthening the EHS culture. The role involves close cooperation with production and support functions to ensure safe and legally compliant operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, fire safety, and industrial safety regulations
• Maintain the Internal Emergency Plan and Explosion Protection Documentation up to date
• Prepare and review risk assessments
• Investigate accidents and incidents; develop and implement preventive measures
• Organize and deliver EHS trainings
• Organize and conduct emergency drills
• Maintain contact with authorities and prepare required reports
• Follow up on audits and action plans
• Prepare EHS reports and statistics
• Conduct regular EHS inspections and walk-throughs
• Liaise with external service providers
• Involve and supervise contractors
• Actively participate in EHS culture development initiatives and projects (e.g. behavior-based safety programs)

What We Expect

• University degree (technical or natural sciences field)
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in an industrial environment
• Qualification in occupational health and safety and fire safety
• Business-level English, both written and spoken
• Up-to-date knowledge of occupational health and safety, fire safety, and industrial safety regulations
• Independent and proactive working style
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cooperation skills

Advantages

• Degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering
• Postgraduate qualification in occupational health and safety engineering
• Advanced fire safety qualification
• Knowledge of explosion protection
• Experience in environmental protection
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience with regulatory inspections
• Experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• „Nordic-style” culture – dynamic teamwork, good working atmosphere, flexibility, maintaining work-life balance
• Opportunity to learn and develop
• Good team spirit and friendly colleagues
• Stable international company background
• Multinational working environment
• Home office opportunity

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is the global leader in fermentation-based, non-beta-lactam anti-infectives, supplying Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) to over 500 pharmaceutical companies across 80 countries.

Recognized by the World Health Organization and the European Union for our critical medicines, we play a vital role in combating severe infections and antimicrobial resistance. Headquartered in Denmark, we operate manufacturing sites in Copenhagen, Denmark; Budapest, Hungary; and Taizhou, China, with R&D and commercial operations in seven additional locations globally. As the only European manufacturer of several key anti-infectives and with a heritage spanning over 120 years, we are driven by purpose and progress.

With more than 1100 employees, our impact starts from within. We offer a workplace where ideas, curiosity, and initiative thrive, and where your role evolves with your ambition. Instead of rigid structures, we provide real responsibility, freedom to explore, and support to grow. Together, we shape not only the future of our company and the development of our people, but also the health of communities worldwide.

Further information aboutXellia can be found at: www.xellia.com

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