Environment Health & Safety Specialist

Are you passionate about creating a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace? We are looking for an experienced EHS Specialist to drive occupational safety, health protection and environmental compliance at our site in Thörishaus. In this role, you will play a key part in fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting our employees in maintaining a safe and sustainable working environment.

 Your responsibilities

• Act as the EHS expert for occupational safety, health protection and environmental compliance at the site
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Swiss EHS legislation and regulatory requirements
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses and workplace inspections to identify and mitigate EHS risks
• Investigate EHS incidents, including accidents and near misses and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Develop, coordinate and maintain an effective emergency response organization
• Deliver EHS training and promote a strong safety culture across all levels of the organization
• Coordinate local and corporate EHS reporting and support hazardous waste management activities

About you

• Certified Occupational Safety and Health Specialist (ASGS) with Swiss Federal Diploma (eidgenössischer Fachausweis) or equivalent Swiss-recognized qualification
• Several years of experience in occupational safety, health protection and/or environmental management
• Strong knowledge of Swiss EHS regulations, the requirements of EKAS Guideline No. 6508 (ASA Directive) and the regulations under the Swiss Labor Code
• Experience in risk assessments, incident investigations and implementation of preventive measures
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and train employees at all levels
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented working style
• Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken)

What we offer

• An opportunity to make a significant impact on workplace safety and environmental performance
• A key role with broad responsibility and visibility across the organization
• A collaborative and international working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• Attractive employment conditions and benefits

Are you ready to join us in our mission? 

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Simply click the "APPLY" button and you will be redirected to our application form. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applications submitted via email will not be considered. 

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. 

Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com

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