Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a HSE Specialist 80% who is team player, good communicator and who has the ability to drive the change to join us in our HSE team, based in our site in Bulle, Switzerland.


About the role
The Environment specialist at UCB Bulle is responsible for developing and implementing Environmental policies and strategies in collaboration with site management to preserve the environment, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and create value for the site and patients. Additionally, they provide strategic and operational support to the HSE Manager, line management, and internal partners to achieve the site's expected performance, with a particular focus on environmental outcomes.


Who you’ll work with
Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will be part of a team of eight colleagues who share a collaborative spirit.


What you’ll do
A part from responsibilities that have been mentioned before:

• Actively support top and senior management in developing and embedding the HS&E mindset within the site.
• Coordinate environmental management programs and activities, ensuring legal compliance, ISO 14001 certification, and progress towards the Net zero targets.
• Support and advise the HSE Manager in defining and developing the Environemental vision, mission, and strategies, and contribute to implementing UCB Bulle's Environmental policy and corporate requirements locally.
• Update the environmental analysis and legal registers to ensure compliance and manage risks and maintain an efficient Environmental management system in line with standards.
• Develop Environmental competencies through communication, training, and audits, support business partners in their Environmental responsibilities.
• Contribute to HS&E daily activities such coaching, investigations, project support and management of emergency situations

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

• higher degree in Health Safety or Environment Engineering, Engineering or Technical education such a professional HSE accreditation from a recognized institution (e.g., SUVA certificate) with strong experience in environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Environment or HSE role within the chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial production sectors, with specific experience in managing HSE Systems.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Swiss legislations (EU legislations is a plus) and of Environmental management systems.
• Ability to inspire and instill HS&E mindset.
• Leadership / Assertiveness skills.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.