Senior Manager Industrial Hygiene
Career Overview:
We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee and advance global programs focusing on industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, and business continuity. This strategic role drives compliance, process safety, and emergency preparedness across all international sites to ensure sustainable and resilient operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
* Lead global HSE governance, process and plant safety, compliance, and hazardous substances management across all international sites.
* Manage and advance the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program, ensuring strategic emergency preparedness and integration with KRITIS requirements.
* Act as primary HSE liaison for insurance matters and authorities, optimizing risk and cost through targeted action plans.
* Develop, maintain, and audit global standards for hazardous substances handling, storage, disposal, and industrial hygiene.
* Provide global leadership in process and plant safety, including ATEX safety guidelines and ongoing compliance audits.
* Oversee global HSE audits, standardizing processes, managing findings, and addressing systemic risks.
* Guide and evaluate major global HSE projects to ensure strategic alignment and resource allocation.
* Lead and support site and regional HSE managers worldwide with clear objectives and dotted-line leadership.
* Drive development and global rollout of the STADA HSE program aligned with corporate goals and site-specific needs.
* Foster internal networks and global exchange formats to strengthen HSE culture and continuous improvement.
Requirements
* Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in comparable leadership roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
* Demonstrated leadership in hazardous material management, working together with authorities and leading audits.
* Requirements of eg KRITIS, SEWESO or HSE should not be a secret for you.
* Strong project management and leadership skills across hierarchies and countries.
* Recognized HSE certifications (e.g., FaSi, OSHA) are a significant advantage as well as knowledge of ISO 45001 and 14001 standards.
* Experience in improving and managing BCM would be beneficial.
* You are fluent in English, German would be desirable but is not a must.
Benefits
* An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
* Individual development and training opportunities
* Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile)
* Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
* Childcare allowance
* Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
* Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
* Subsidized cafeteria
About Us
We promote our diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.