Unilabs is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Global Head Health & Safety to strengthen and elevate our global safety framework.
In this role, you will not only ensure compliance with health and safety legislation but also drive a proactive, forward-looking culture of safety across our international operations. You will lead the review and enhancement of processes, develop group-level policies, and oversee training, reporting, and monitoring tools that will shape Unilabs’ global safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Development: Review, develop, and implement group-wide health and safety policies, plans, and programs aligned with Unilabs’ global operations.
- SOPs & Processes: Lead the review and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance across all sites.
- Training & Awareness: Design, deliver, and oversee global training programs to embed a strong safety culture at all levels.
- Risk Assessment & Audits: Conduct inspections, assessments, and audits, identifying risks and implementing corrective and preventive measures.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Establish and manage tracking tools, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor performance and ensure transparency.
- Incident & Accident Management: Oversee robust incident and accident reporting processes, investigate root causes, and recommend sustainable preventive actions.
- Resource Optimization: Review and align resources to strengthen health and safety delivery across the organization.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to international and local regulations, keeping the organization aligned with evolving safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in health and safety, with significant leadership responsibility at a senior or global level.
- Strong track record of building or transforming health and safety frameworks in complex, multi-country organizations (healthcare or laboratory sector experience preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of international health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
- Proven experience leading global training initiatives, SOP development, and safety culture transformation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
- Recognized professional certification in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH Chartered Member, or equivalent).
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.
- Based in Porto, Portugal, or Barcelona, Spain.
