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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
Your Role : As the Global Occupational Safety and Process Safety Lead, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and well-being of employees and operations across our Global Healthcare Operations. Your strategic vision and operational expertise will be essential in identifying, assessing, and managing safety risks while driving continuous improvement in occupational and process safety on a global scale. You will collaborate closely with the EHS global team to define and implement a comprehensive safety strategy that aligns with corporate goals and regulatory requirements. Serving as a key advisor to senior leadership, you will provide regular updates on safety performance and initiatives, ensuring excellence in hazard analysis and risk assessments. Your leadership will guide the development and standardization of safety procedures and tools across all sites, fostering a robust safety culture. You will also play a critical role in incident investigations, helping to identify root causes and implement lessons learned to prevent recurrence. Your ability to communicate effectively will facilitate the sharing of safety successes and lessons learned throughout the organization. With approximately 30% travel to sites globally, you will enable and oversee the implementation of safety initiatives, making a significant impact on our operations.
Who You Are
* Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, chemical, safety, or other life science field.
* At least 10 years of experience in Occupational and Process Safety, preferably in an international environment.
* Strong knowledge of occupational and process safety management, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance.
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills.
* Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Experience with ISO 14001 / 45001 management systems is preferred.
* Critical requirement to be well-organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What we offer : We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
General Business, Strategy / Planning, and Administrative
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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