Site HSE Manager 100% (f/m/d)

To support our continuous organic growth, we are looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team at the site level, we are looking for a dedicated Site HSE Manager (f/m/d), 100%, who will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and sustainable working environment across our operations.

Your tasks:

• Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of all HSE concepts and standards.
• Act as the main responsible person for HSE internally and externally.
• Develop and execute hazard and risk assessments (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP).
• Establish occupational health, safety, and industrial hygiene programs; coordinate and document hygiene measurements.
• Define HSE requirements for site projects and ensure alignment with Quality/GMP, Global HSE, and local HSE teams.
• Cooperate with fire brigade, emergency services, and external authorities on emergency management.
• Create, review, and approve HSE-related procedures and documentation (SOPs, VORs, policies).
• Deliver HSE training and promote behavior‑based safety on site.
• Support sustainability initiatives and monitor regulatory developments.
• Build and develop a strong HSE organization and act as a role model in change management.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field
• Several years of solid HSE experience
• Deep understanding of chemical production processes and safety controls
• Strong digital and IT competence
• Experience applying modern HSE methodologies and staying up‑to‑date with evolving regulations
• Experience in ensuring alignment with Quality/GMP, Global HSE and internal site HSE teams
• Ability to train, coach and educate employees on HSE regulations and safety culture
• Strong project‑management skills to support large‑scale site or construction projects
• Leadership mindset, able to lead according to corporate leadership principles and foster entrepreneurial thinking
• Strong communication & stakeholder management
• Experience in Swiss/EU regulatory frameworks (optional but valuable)
• Fluent in German and English

Our offer:

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
• Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
• Access to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partners
• Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
• A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus
• Good transportation access & parking
• Good work environment grounded in innovation and purpose and with a strong focus on Safety first culture.
• Employee events and employee participation.

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

Learn more about the Bachem Group and be inspired by our inspiring working environment at our location in Bubendorf!