Job Opportunity
Care for people's health and safety as a trusted partner.
As a Director of Industrial Hygiene and Hazardous Materials, you will play a key role in ensuring the well-being of employees, customers, and the environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead global HSE governance, process and plant safety, compliance, and hazardous substances management across all international sites.
* Manage and advance Business Continuity Management (BCM) program to ensure 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 HSE program aligned with corporate goals and site-specific needs.
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.
* Strong project management and leadership skills across hierarchies and countries.
* Recognized HSE certifications are a significant advantage as well as knowledge of ISO 45001 and 14001 standards.
What We Offer:
* An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for personal growth.
* Individual development and training opportunities.
* Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week.
* Childcare allowance.
* Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the gym.
* Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme.