Global EHS Management System Specialist

ABOUT US

PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries ("PolyPeptide") is a focused Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide offers products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages, including generics. Its active custom projects pipeline reflects the opportunities from novel drug therapies in development to fight both widespread and rare diseases.

Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide Group AG's shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.

We are continuously growing and strengthening our global organization. As part of this journey, we offer our employees a dynamic and collaborative environment where expertise, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Global EHS Management System Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping and driving PolyPeptide's global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy. Reporting to the Global EHS Director, you will lead the harmonization of EHS management systems, EHS operational practices, and security standards across all PolyPeptide sites worldwide.

You will work closely with local EHS teams, site leadership, Quality, Engineering, and Sustainability stakeholders to establish a consistent Group-wide approach while fostering knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

This position can be based in Sweden (Malmö), Belgium (Braine-l'Alleud) or France (Strasbourg) and requires approximately 20% travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Global EHS Management System

• Lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of a harmonized Global EHS Management System across all PolyPeptide manufacturing sites.

• Develop and maintain Global EHS procedures, standards, and guidelines.

• Drive standardization of EHS practices, KPIs, risk assessments, reporting processes, and management reviews.

• Promote best practice sharing and alignment across the global EHS community.

• Coordinate environmental reporting activities related to:

  • Chemicals and hazardous substances
  • Water management and stewardship
  • Waste management
  • Pollution prevention

• Support the preparation of ESRS disclosures and sustainability reporting requirements.

• Ensure environmental data quality, consistency, and audit readiness across all sites.

EHS Digital Tools

• Act as Global Process Owner for key EHS digital platforms and reporting systems.
• Manage global processes related to Safety Data Sheets (SDS), EHS event escalation, supplier assessments, and EHS performance reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of EHS digital solutions and reporting capabilities.

Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and improve processes for EHS reporting, investigation, and trend monitoring of EHS events.
• Ensure consistent application of root cause analysis methodologies across all sites.
• Coordinate the communication of lessons learned and best practices.

Security Standardization

• Lead the development and harmonization of global site security standards.
• Support sites in deploying Group requirements related to: Physical security, Access control, Contractor security, Emergency preparedness
• Support site security assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

Global EHS Audit Program

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate the Global EHS Audit Program.
• Organize cross-site EHS audits and auditor training activities.
• Lead follow-up of audit findings and corrective action plans
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer audits, regulatory inspections, and ISO certification audits.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education

• Master's degree in: Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Or a related field

Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in EHS management within chemical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 management systems.
• Experience implementing management systems across multiple sites or international organizations.
• Proven experience leading EHS audits and management system implementation across multiple sites
• Experience managing EHS digital tools and reporting platforms.
• Experience in sustainability reporting

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project and change management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Ability to work effectively across multiple countries/site
• Solution oriented
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Fluent in English

WHY JOIN POLYPEPTIDE?

At PolyPeptide, you will have the opportunity to make a global impact by helping shape the future of EHS excellence across our international network. You will join a collaborative and purpose-driven organization committed to operational excellence, sustainability, innovation, and the well-being of our people.

If you thrive in an international environment and are passionate about driving harmonization, continuous improvement, and sustainable practices, we would love to hear from you.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE AN EXCITING CHALLENGE?

PolyPeptide offers a great work environment where our co-workers and business are allowed to grow together. We have an open and welcoming atmosphere and are proud of our workplace since we work with the purpose of making life better for patients around the world.

If you enjoy challenges and find it rewarding to influence and improve, we hope that you will find this position intriguing. Please submit your application through our career portal:

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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.