Lonza AG

EHS Manager Large Scale Operations

📍 CH - Visp

Role and responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for EHS topics and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. Support and conduct EHS risk assessments, including technical change evaluations. Participate in Safety Gemba Walks, audits, inspections, and incident investigations, providing subject matter expertise. Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and track progress on EHS initiatives. Collaborate with Safety Coaches, including their selection, training, and ongoing support. Deliver EHS trainings in line with the site’s training strategy and promote a strong safety culture. Support workplace risk assessments, Personal Protective Equipment guidance, fire safety, and emergency response activities.

Team / description

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Qualifications and Skills

  • University degree (Bachelor/Master) in Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or equivalent professional qualification

  • Proven experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments

  • Swiss safety specialist certification (EKAS, ASGS) or comparable EHS qualification

  • Strong knowledge of Swiss safety regulations and occupational safety practices

  • Excellent communication, moderation, and presentation skills

  • Ability to lead safety discussions, incident investigations, and training programs

  • High social competence and ability to influence safety culture; German is an advantage