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QIAGEN

Molecular testing consumables, instruments, software

Head of Environment, Health & Safety - Health & Safety, Environment, Health & Safety

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHilden, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Several years of leadership experience, ideally at least eight years, and substantial expertise in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS).
  • Demonstrated success developing safety cultures and improving EHS metrics in complex production, laboratory, or operational environments.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant EHS legislation, compliance requirements, and management systems including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder-management abilities, including the ability to influence effectively without direct authority.
  • Ability to engage people in change, bring teams along, and implement sustainable improvements.
  • Strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented, hands-on approach.
  • Business-fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and inspire the local EHS team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Further develop the site-specific EHS strategy and strengthen a sustainable, proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
  • Establish and optimize processes for reporting, investigating, and analyzing incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to promote prevention and organizational learning.
  • Initiate and steer change and continuous-improvement initiatives focused on risk reduction, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Coach leaders at all levels and promote visible safety leadership through targeted advice and influence.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements and internal standards, and maintain certifications under ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
  • Serve as the central contact for authorities, regulators, and internal and external stakeholders on EHS matters.

About the Company

QIAGEN

Molecular testing consumables, instruments, software

QIAGEN provides molecular testing solutions for DNA, RNA, and proteins used by researchers and clinicians in life sciences and diagnostics. Its products support the full workflow from sample preparation to data interpretation through a portfolio of sample technologies, assay technologies, and bioinformatics software, including QIAseq UPXome RNA Library Kits, QIAstat Dx Viral Vesicular Panel, and the QIAstat Dx Analyzer. The company differentiates itself with an integrated end-to-end ecosystem that combines hardware, reagents, and software to streamline workflows and data analysis. Its goal is to help researchers and clinicians obtain fast, reliable molecular insights to support scientific discovery, diagnostics, and patient care.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Venlo, Netherlands
Founded
1984

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