EHS Specialist

Thornton Tomasetti; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Thoratec Switzerland GmbH (Abbott) in Zurich seeks an EHS Specialist to lead safety, health, and environmental initiatives at the site. You will drive emergency response programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate global EHS trainings with a focus on continuous improvement across Development, Quality, and Production.

The role reports to the Director of Site Operations and supports the global EHS team.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• Certifications such as CSP, CIH, ISO14001 Lead Auditor are preferred.
• Min. 3 years of experience in EHS management, ideally in a global company.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with little supervision.
• Experience in Med-Tech or pharmaceutical industry desired.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to adapt to all levels.
• Strong analytical, structured and rigorous approach.

Aufgaben

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of EHS metrics at the Zurich site.
• Develop and lead onsite Emergency Response programs.
• Adapt and rollout global EHS training programs.
• Ensure EHS documentation is accurate and compliant with internal standards and Swiss laws.
• Act as the point of contact for EHS matters at Abbott Heart Failure’s Zurich site.
• Support company initiatives in Safety Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and regulatory requirements.
• Promote work safety on site and facilitate periodic safety audits.
• Organize and manage compliance with Abbott EHS standards via site program assessments.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Structured approach

Teamwork

English proficiency

German proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master’s degree in Science or Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

JOB DESCRIPTION: Zurich, Switzerland | Thoratec Switzerland GmbH (Abbott) At Thoratec Switzerland GmbH, part of Abbott’s medical device division, we design and manufacture life‑saving heart pump systems used by patients with advanced heart failure around the world. Our products — including CentriMag and HeartMate 3 — are developed and produced at our Zurich site and support patients every day in critical care settings. With around 140 colleagues across Development, Quality, and Production, our Zurich site combines deep technical expertise with a strong sense of purpose and teamwork. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a EHS Specialist who enjoys collaboration, learning, and leading with care, while contributing to work that truly makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of site EHS metrics.
• Develop and lead onsite Emergency Response programs.
• Adapt and rollout global EHS training programs.
• 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

Base Pay

The base pay for this position is N/A.

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Details

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

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.