Job Description

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.


The EHS Manager drives the successful implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in collaboration with assigned manufacturing facilities. This role serves as the primary EHS contact for Large Scale Plants in Visp, enabling safe, compliant, and sustainable chemical manufacturing.

What you will get

An agile career and a dynamic work culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

Benefits in Visp:

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What you will do:

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

What we are looking for:

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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

About Lonza

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Apply now.