
Environmental, Health & Safety Site Head
Neuchâtel, Canton of NeuchâtelOn the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:
- Small Molecules
- Biologics
- Plasma
- Cell and Gene
As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.
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Job Description
About the role:
Join us as Head of EHS for the Neuchatel site and foment a strong EHS state of the art culture while acting as primary liaison with external regulatory agencies and main contact for the global EHS counterparts.
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.
How you will contribute:
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 and compliance with all Federal, State and Local environmental policies while making sure to be up to date with safety regulations.
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.
Experience in change management and business transformation.
Experience developing successful EHS programs and strategies.
Sound Knowledge of a EHS norms and policies.
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.
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.
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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Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.
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