Takeda

EHS Specialist

Switzerland · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerTakeda
  • LocationSwitzerland
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

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Job Description

About the Role

As experiencedEnvironment,Healthand Safety Specialistyou willbe responsible forpreventing harm to employees, contractors, visitors, and the environment while ensuring site compliance with all applicableSwiss Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations andTakeda company standards.

Acting as a trusted advisor to the business, this role partners withsenior stakeholders, leaders and employees across the site to drive a proactive safety culture, strengthen risk management practices,maintainemergency preparedness, and support continuous improvement of EHS performance.

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This isa highly visible position reporting to the site EHS HEAD witha focus on Construction Safety, Contractor Safety, Fire Protection and EmergencyResponse planning. It is a site-based rolelocatedin Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Leadership & Business Partnership

Coach, build capabilitiesand advise managers and employees at all levels on effective EHS leadership and safe work practices.

Partner with operational teams to integrate EHS requirements into daily activities and decision-making.

Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, communication, and awareness initiatives.

Support management in the achievement of EHS objectives and compliance commitments.

Act as a key point of contact for regulators,auditorsand senior stakeholders.

RiskAssessment& Incident Management

Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of workplace hazards and environmental risks.

Conduct andfacilitaterisk assessments for operations, projects, equipment, and process changes.

Investigate EHS incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions todetermineroot causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Monitor safety performance indicators and recommend improvement actions.

Fire Protection & EmergencyResponse

Act as the site subject matter expert for fire protection and fire prevention programs.

Manage fire safety systems, evacuation processes, and emergency preparedness activities.

Coordinate the Emergency Response Team and ensureappropriate training, readiness, and effectiveness.

Plan and lead emergency drills and exercises while collaborating with external emergency services and authorities asrequired.

Construction and ContractorSafetyManagement

Lead Constructionand ContractorSafety programmeand ensure compliance with site EHS requirements.

Review and approve RAMS, construction phase plans andassociatedEHS projectsdocumentation.

Oversee the Permit-to-Work system and ensure effective implementation.

Conduct contractor onboarding, inspections, audits, and performance reviews.

Ensure contractors understand andcomply withall applicable safety requirements.

Training &Awareness

Developand deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and managersin the area ofexpertise.

Promote EHS awareness through workshops, safety campaigns, and communications.

EHS Management System & Compliance

Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the EHS Management System.

Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and external audits.

Ensure compliance with applicable EHS legislation, regulations, and company standards.

MaintainaccurateEHS records, documentation, and reporting systems.

Qualifications &Experience

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in EnvironmentalScience, Health & Safety, Engineering, Fire Protection, orrelated discipline.

Professional certifications in occupational safetyandhealth(SpecialistSTPS)and fireprotection(AEAI)are highly desirable.

Experience

3 years of experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, orsimilarlyhighlyregulated environment.

Strong experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety program implementation.

Experience managing emergency response programs and fire protection activities.

Experience overseeing contractor safety andconstruction safety/permit-to-work systems.

TechnicalSkills

Strong knowledge ofSwissEHS regulations and best practices.

Strong knowledge of contractor management and construction safety practices.

Expertise insafetyhazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation methodologies.

Familiarity with EHS management systems and audit processes.

Ability to analyze data,identifytrends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Languages

Fluent French and good working knowledge of English.

KeyCompetencies

Strong leadership andinfluencingskills

Excellent communicationand coachingabilities

Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization

Proactive and solution-orientedmindset

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to remain calm and effective during emergencies and high-pressure situations

Resilientand able toworkefficientlyincomplexenvironments

Results-orientedand commitmentto continuous improvement and operational excellence

What You'll Bring

You are a hands-onexperienced EHS professional with a passion for protecting people and the environment. You thrive in operational environments, enjoy working closely withmanagers and employees, and are motivated by driving safety culture, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Locations

CHE - Neuchatel

Base Salary Range:

CHF105,300.00 - CHF144,760.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

For information about our benefits, please click here.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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