Today, we are seeking a visionary leader to join our team as the Head of EHS – Advanced Synthesis. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing, who thrives in complex environments and wants to make a lasting impact on safety performance worldwide.
About the Role
This is a key leadership position that requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of process safety, explosion protection, and industrial risk management. As the lead EHS contact for the Visp site, you will be responsible for developing and implementing EHS strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
* Develop and implement EHS strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
* Lead a team of EHS professionals and drive cross-site alignment of safety programs and practices.
* Represent EHS at senior leadership level and cultivate a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
* Coordinate incident investigations, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a team of EHS and process safety experts. If you're ready to combine EHS excellence with innovation and global collaboration—this role is for you.
Requirements
* University degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
* Extensive EHS leadership experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
* Deep knowledge of process safety, explosion protection, and industrial risk management.
* Established proficiency in guiding teams, engaging partners, and inspiring change in a matrixed organization.
* Strategic, analytical approach with strong communication skills.
About Us
We are a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. Our products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. We respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
We offer the happiness that comes with improving lives all around the world. The happiness that comes with making a meaningful difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.