Environmental, Health & Safety Site Head

Join us as Head of EHS for the Neuchatel site. At Takeda, we are committed to operating our business in a manner that protects the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, the communities in which we serve, and the environment and its natural resources. This is how we support our business priorities and mission of creating Better Health and a Brighter Future for patients worldwide.

Reporting to the Head of Site, you will be responsible for all applicable environmental, safety and industrial hygiene support programs and policies. Managing a team of 4 direct reports, you will provide proactive direction to improve both the EHS level on the site including external companies or contractors working on site, and compliance with all Federal, State and Local environmental while making sure to be up to date with safety regulations. Therefore you will be primary liaison with external regulatory agencies and main contact for the global EHS counterparts.

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How you will contribute:

You will focus your attention on the following:

• Vision & Strategy: Evolve EHS strategies aligned with company goals through cross-department collaboration.

• Safety Culture: Foster a strong safety culture with shared responsibility and best practices.

• Leadership: Develop a creative EHS team, promoting growth and accountability.

• Policy Implementation: Create and adapt comprehensive EHS policies, responding to technological and legislative changes.

• Compliance & Risk: Ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management.

• Incident Management: Lead investigations, reporting and corrective actions promptly.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal/external partners and regulatory bodies, enhancing EHS awareness.

• Performance Measurement: Monitor KPIs and report EHS performance to leadership.

What you will bring to Takeda:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in EHS roles, with at least five years in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment.

• Understanding of pharmaceutical and regulated environment requirements

• Sound Knowledge of a EHS norms and policies

• Experience developing successful EHS programs and strategies.

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to engage, and inspire direct and indirect reports and peers.

• Strategic vision coupled with a hands-on approach.

• High engagement, driving a culture of accountability and performance - Lead by example.

• French and English speaking and writing

What Takeda can offer:

We want our employees to succeed in everything they do – at work, at home, and in the community. This is why we offer world-class benefits and access to resources that can support people.

Emphasis on career development and continuing education

Our sector and the needs of our patients are constantly changing, which is why we emphasize continuous training. We actively support and invest in the development of our employees through a 50/40/10 training model.

Many resources and benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, prioritizing wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance:

• Generous Time Off: 28 days

• Health & Wellbeing: Sport/Fitness abonnement contribution, on site cafeteria, medical annual check-ups starting at age 50, and support for preventive healthcare.

• Family Support: Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption, along with dedicated spaces for nursing mothers.

• Career Development: Access to a Learning Catalog, language courses, and opportunities for internal and international mobility.

• Transportation & Eco-Benefits: Contributions for public transport, incentives for cycling, and on-site charging stations for electric vehicles.

More about us:

With over 700 employees, Takeda Neuchâtel is one of the ten largest employers in the Canton of Neuchâtel, and one of the leading biopharmaceutical production sites in Switzerland. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the site employs a wide range of professionals trained in biotechnologies and their application to industrial production. With over twenty nationalities, Takeda Neuchâtel offers an international, diverse and innovative working environment within a company that is firmly rooted in and committed to its local ecosystem.

Takeda Neuchâtel is certified as a Training Company by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. We train young apprentices in a variety of fields, including laboratory quality control, logistics, IT and biopharmaceutical production.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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