Global Environmental Manager

SHL Medical is a global leader in creating and producing advanced self-injection devices. With a workforce of 6,000, the company collaborates with top pharmaceutical and biotech firms to develop innovative drug delivery systems. Based in Switzerland, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, SHL Medical is dedicated to innovation, impact, and growth. The company aims to make a significant difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace. The Global Environmental Manager will lead the company's environmental initiatives. This role involves developing and executing a global environmental strategy that aligns with SHL Medical's sustainability goals and long-term business objectives. The manager will design and implement a comprehensive climate transition plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, develop and enforce global environmental policies, and drive initiatives in environmental compliance, pollution prevention, waste reduction, water stewardship, and biodiversity conservation. Additionally, the manager will stay updated on emerging climate and environmental regulations, monitor environmental performance metrics, and oversee corporate carbon accounting. Candidates must have a university degree in environmental engineering, engineering, sustainability, or a related field. They should have experience in the manufacturing industry and at least 10 years of relevant experience in environmental roles, preferably in both local and global organizations. Deep technical expertise in greenhouse gas accounting and environmental management systems, such as ISO 14001, is required. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience with senior executive leadership, are essential. The role requires up to 20% international travel and strong English language skills. Nice-to-have skills include familiarity with the company's culture, which emphasizes customer focus, ethical operations, simplicity, continuous learning, and teamwork. The role offers a multicultural team environment, modern facilities, and technologies, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development. The centrally located office in Zug, near the train station, provides flexible hours and a hybrid working policy. What the role asks for: - An university degree in Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Sustainability or a related field. - Experience in the manufacturing industry. - At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in environmental roles, ideally in local and global organizations. - Deep technical expertise in greenhouse gas accounting and environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001). - Strategic thinking with a pragmatic, action-oriented approach and a solid operational foundation. - Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and achieve results with minimal supervision. - Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience dealing with top management. - Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% internationally. - Strong English skills.