Safety & Environment Engineer - Geneva

Ompharma; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OM Pharma, based in Geneva, seeks a Safety & Environment Engineer in Meyrin to lead and improve site safety and environmental programs. You will work directly with the Head of Engineering & Technical Projects and cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory alignment and continuous improvement.

The role combines hands-on operations with strategic leadership, requiring a strong safety culture and proactive relationship-building with regulators and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Mandatory certification as a Safety Officer or Safety Engineer per CFST Directive.
• 3–5 years in Safety & Environment management within manufacturing or process industries; pharma exposure is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 regulations and management systems.
• Fluent French with good English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deploy the site's Safety & Environment strategy, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ISO 14001/45001 standards.
• Manage and improve prevention programs and foster a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Conduct safety and environmental inspections, coordinate audits, and liaise with regulatory authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement required compliance measures.
• Organise SE Committees, coordinate action plans, and track KPIs.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver training on safety and environmental matters.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspections

Cross-functional collaboration

Training delivery

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Engineering/Environmental Sciences/OHS

CFST Directive Safety Officer/Engineer certification

Job description

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We are currently recruiting a Safety & Environment Engineer based at our global headquarters and biotech production site in Meyrin. Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering & Technical Projects and working closely with cross-functional teams, your mission is to lead and continuously improve the site's Safety and Environment programs. This role combines hands‑on operational activities and strategic leadership.

Your main responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead and deploy the site's Safety and Environment strategy, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ISO 14001/45001 standards
• Manage and continuously improve the site's prevention programs by fostering a strong safety culture across the organization and supporting managers in fulfilling their responsibilities in this matter
• Conduct safety and environmental inspections, coordinate internal and external audits, and act as the main point of contact with regulatory authorities
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on site operations, and ensure implementation of required compliance measures
• Organise and facilitate Safety & Environment Committees, coordinate action plans, and track progress through relevant KPIs
• Plan, coordinate and deliver training programs, promoting employee awareness and engagement in safety and environmental matters
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce risks
• Coordinate Safety & Environment aspects of engineering projects and support emergency preparedness and response activities across the site
• Develop and maintain Safety & Environment communication initiatives, including newsletters, intranet content, digital displays and awareness campaigns
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, professional networks, service providers and local authorities to ensure best practices and regulatory alignment
  

To carry out this mission, we are looking for a candidate with the following profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field
• Mandatory certification as a Safety Officer or Safety Engineer in accordance with the CFST Directive (or equivalent recognized qualification)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Safety & Environment management role within a manufacturing or process-oriented industrial environment; pharmaceutical industry experience an asset
• Strong knowledge of environmental and occupational safety regulations and management systems, particularly ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Proven experience in conducting Safety & Environment audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Native or fully fluent French proficiency, with a good command of English, both written and spoken

You are a proactive and collaborative professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills. With a strong hands‑on approach and visible field presence, you build trust and engage stakeholders, balancing firmness and diplomacy to drive accountability and sustainable change. Pragmatic and solution-oriented, you combine operational rigor with a continuous improvement mindset. Committed to workplace safety and environmental protection, you lead by example and contribute to a culture of excellence.

About Us

OM Pharma is a global Geneva-based biopharmaceutical company. It is a leader in the prevention of recurrent respiratory and urinary tract infections and is also active in the treatment of vascular diseases.
It operates worldwide through a strong network of international partners and invests its profits in R&D to develop microbial derived immunotherapeutic products to treat acute and chronic immunological disorders resulting from inflammation and infections.
The company strives to improve the quality of life of patients around the world by providing access to better treatment of immunological imbalances.