http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/head-of-ehs-suffolk-200638302.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 13:57:51 +0000180205We are currently looking for a Head of EHS to join a leading Pharmaceutical company based in the Suffolk area. Purpose of the Role: To establish and maintain appropriate management systems to ensure that our client's activities are conducted according to best operating practices in Safety, Health, Environmental, Waste Management and Security and that appropriate measures are in place to ensure the safety and security of the Site Operations facility. Manage risk control activities with regard to people, plant and facilities. Role Dimensions: Reports to Operations Director Key Responsibilities: Provides technical and managerial leadership and direction for EHS on site Devise, consult on and lead the effective implementation of appropriate Environmental, Safety, Health, Waste Management and Security policies, procedures and practices at the Site Operations Advise Site Operations Senior Manager on EHS matters to raise awareness and bring concerns to Senior Manager's attention Devise and implement training programmes to ensure that all employees are aware of good safety practices and receive suitable on the job training for EHS and security Implement and support best practice in risk assessment Devise and implement Safety Monitoring systems Manage the departmental and Senior Manager safe visit/ safety tour programme Conduct formal monthly reporting and review of Safety Management practices and performance with site operating teams Identify changes in external EHS legislation and best practice and support appropriate responses to these changes from the Operations teams Be a focal point for site facility contact with EHS enforcing authorities for security matters Ensure that records required to support Safety Management Systems are kept in good order and that EHS information sources meet the needs of the business To manage the Security and Waste Contracts Develop the role of Staff Safety Representatives to strengthen EHS standards and performance, Act as chairperson for the EHS committee. Monitor and develop the EHS culture amongst all employees To manage and develop the EHS team providing guidance for them to achieve their objectives and Personal Development Plans Continuously evaluates the productivity and effectiveness of the EHS department and makes recommendations for improvement. Provide EHS support to our client's facilities in Europe on an ad-hoc basis Provide their major product's production facilities with an efficient means of disposal of waste streams through the management of waste in compliance with current legislation Ensure IPCC environmental authorisation to operate the site is in place and maintained Ensure that our consent to discharge trade effluent is in place and maintained and manage site facilities to achieve this Manage facility Fire Certification to ensure compliance with the Fire Reform Act Manages the EHS Cost Centre budget. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/project-manager-pharmaceutical-south-united-kingdom-200610966.htmWed, 14 Oct 2009 11:42:11 +0000139405Project Manager (Pharmaceutical) c£30-45k South Ref: AF/015027 An opportunity has arisen for an experienced project manager to act as a liaison between the client and organisation to ensure that all needs are met concerning both project budgets and timelines. Main Job Responsibilities: • Manage an appropriate number of active projects for pre-formulation onwards for major clients. • Lead project meetings, teleconferences, face-to-face interactions, including the generation of team minutes. • Generation, updating and facilitating agreement to project plans, including the accuracy of revenue forecasting, data transfer to the Sales Order Register (SOR), and timely invoicing to clients on completion of project milestones. • Manage the generation, monitoring and control of assigned project Timesheets, ensuring full transparency of performance versus budget for all assigned projects, within the project teams, and with the Senior Management team. • Resolves project issues and resource constraints within the team • Facilitate positive team member interactions and manage conflict • Manage client satisfaction by managing client expectations efficiently. Proven ability to keep client relationships on track and ability to mend difficult relationships. • Responsible for timely preparation, negotiation and approval of all Changes of Scope, involving the relevant business manager(s) where appropriate Qualifications, Skills and Experience Background: Chemistry/ Pharmacy/ Biological Sciences Pharmaceutical Development, Clinical trials Manufacture, Commercial Manufacture, Project Management, Financial awareness, Client contact Excellent organisational skills Ability to communicate at all levels To Apply If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Alison Fisher at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AF/015027, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on 020 7421 5200, or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to alison.fisher@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk Due to a high volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within seven days of submitting your CV please assume that your application will not be taken further. If you wish to receive feedback to obtain why your application was unsuccessful please use the contact details provided on the advert. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/nasa-postdoctoral-fellowships-al-alabama-200402589.htmTue, 07 Apr 2009 14:43:10 +00008785NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented national and international scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research in space science, earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology. 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