Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
We are looking for a visionary Head of EHS – Advanced Synthesis to join our Visp site and drive the strategic integration of Environment, Health & Safety across a dynamic, global business platform. In this key leadership role, you will shape a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a team of EHS and process safety experts.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader with a strong background in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing, who thrives in complex environments and wants to make a lasting impact on safety performance worldwide. If you're ready to combine EHS excellence with innovation and global collaboration—this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the lead EHS contact for the Visp site and provide expert support to our site in Nansha (China).
Develop and implement EHS strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Lead a team of EHS professionals and drive cross-site alignment of safety programs and practices.
Represent EHS at senior leadership level and cultivate a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
Coordinate incident investigations, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure effective communication and collaboration between site, platform, and corporate EHS functions.
Requirements
University degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
Extensive EHS leadership experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
Deep knowledge of process safety, explosion protection, and industrial risk management.
Established proficiency in guiding teams, engaging partners, and inspiring change in a matrixed organization.
Strategic, analytical approach with strong communication skills.
Proficient in English; German is a strong asset.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the happiness that comes with improving lives all around the world. The happiness that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.