Ensure EHS documentation is accurate and compliant to internal standards and Swiss laws and regulations.
Act as the point of contact for EHS matters at Abbott Heart Failure’s Zurich site.
Support Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Safety Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
Promote work safety on site and act as Spezialisten der Arbeitssicherheit (ASA) and facilitate periodic safety audits.
Organize and manage compliance with Abbott EHS standards via assessment of site programs and documents
Incorporate duties of a Swiss SiBe (Sicherheitsbeauftragter)
Work as a team player on a global EHS team
Required Qualifications/Technical Skills
Bachelor/Master’s degree in a Science or Engineering discipline
Professional certification preferred including Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), ISO14001 Lead Auditor
Min. 3 years of experience in EHS Management ideally in a global, American corporation
Able to work in a matrix environment with little supervision
Experience within Med-Tech or pharmaceutical industry desired
Efficient hands-on project experience, able to get things done
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt it to all levels
Structured, rigorous and analytical approach
Excellent command of English with German proficiency preferred, both written and spoken.
Reporting/Supervisory Structure
The role reports directly to the Director of Site Operations with a dotted line to the Division Environmental Health and Safety Leader.
Why Join Abbott / Thoratec?
At Abbott, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, respected, and able to grow. You can expect:
Work that directly improves and saves lives
Long‑term career development in a global healthcare organization
A stable, crisis‑resilient industry
A collaborative, international, and highly skilled team
A modern workplace in the heart of Zurich
An inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued
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- The base pay for this position is
- N/A
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Engineering
DIVISION
HF Heart Failure
LOCATION
Switzerland : Technoparkstrass 1 CH 8005
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
Standard
TRAVEL
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable
