Lead of Coe HSE Digital Systems - A

To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in the Global HSE department, we are looking for a dedicated Lead of CoE HSE Digital Systems (a), 100%.

The Lead of CoE HSE Digital Systems enables effective, data-driven, and consistent HSE execution across all five Bachem sites. Reporting to the Global Head of HSE, the role serves as Bachem’s subject matter expert for HSE digital systems, reporting, investigations, audits, and Behavior-Based Safety (BBS). The position provides direct expertise and support to the Site HSE Systems and drives harmonization, data quality, and continuous improvement through digital solutions, standardized processes, and learning programs. The role also ensures that global HSE performance data, audit outcomes, corrective actions, and lessons learned are translated into reliable management insights, supporting Global HSE governance, management reviews, and leadership reporting. Regular international travel may be required.

Your tasks:

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve global standards, specifications, and minimum requirements for HSE reporting, incident investigation, compliance auditing, and Behavior-Based Safety programs (BBSP).
• Ensure HSE processes, digital systems, and reporting requirements are consistently implemented across all Bachem sites and aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Own and administer global HSE digital platforms for reporting, audits, action tracking, and performance management, ensuring effective governance, usability, and data integrity.
• Drive harmonized use and continuous improvement of HSE digital systems to enhance functionality, efficiency, and user adoption.
• Develop and maintain global HSE dashboards, KPI reporting, trend analyses, and leading indicator monitoring to support risk-based decision making and management reviews
• Provide Global HSE leadership with reliable data insights, performance analyses, and improvement recommendations.
• Support investigations of significant incidents, near misses, and systemic failures, ensuring effective action tracking and cross-site sharing of lessons learned.
• Coordinate and continuously improve the global Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) program, promoting a proactive safety culture across all sites.
• Manage the global HSE training framework, learning materials, and competence requirements, supporting role-based training, change management, and capability development.
• Provide leadership to the Site HSE Systems and Reporting & Auditing and act as the primary interface for site users regarding systems, reporting, audits, and training.

Your profile:

• Completed degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Experience in HSE or related disciplines within a regulated industrial environment; preferably 5+ years of experience.
• Professional certification in HSE, auditing, investigation methodologies, learning and development, or related disciplines is desirable.
• Proven experience managing digital HSE platforms, reporting systems, dashboards, and data governance processes.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action management, and organizational learning programs.
• English: fluent; German is considered an advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Teams
• Strong expertise in HSE management systems, digital HSE platforms, reporting, performance management, and data analytics.
• Strong ability to translate complex HSE data into clear management insights and decision-ready recommendations, combined with an international mindset and willingness to travel globally
• Proactive and collaborative mindset, with the ability to understand site operations, build strong relationships with site teams, and provide pragmatic support in implementing effective HSE systems and requirements.

Our offer:

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal opportunities with internal development opportunities and continuing education
• Importance on a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we offer flexible work schedules with the option to work from home and the opportunity to take additional vacation days in exchange for a reduced workload
• Additional days off (bridge days), which are determined each fall by Bachem
• On-site daycare center and staff restaurant at the Bachem Campus in Bubendorf
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem, as well as option for extra-mandatory retirement savings through our optional Pension Plan Plus
• Access to benefits platforms offering discounts from external partners
• A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

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