Job Description
Edwards Lifesciences
Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.
We have a current opening for a (Senior) Health and Safety Specialist to join our growing Environmental Health and Safety (HSE) team.
This role will oversee all aspects of Health & Safety for our commercial teams covering Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Poland. This role can be office based, or remote based in Germany (with 1-2 days per week in our Munich office). Occasional travel within Europe should also be expected. We may consider candidates in Czech Republic, Austria or Poland who have fluent German and English language skills and relevant experience of the Germany market.
How you will make an impact:
You will coordinate health and safety (HSE) activities including offices, field and other activities with the primary goal of driving results in HSE regulatory compliance, standards including ISO 45001, injury prevention, HSE risk management.
- Drive HSE regulatory compliance system to control compliance of applicable legislations.
- Coordinate HSE hazards identification of all activities within the region, support risk assessment and relevant control measure identification and support their execution.
- Support country implementation of applicable Edwards Lifesciences HSE Standards and Regional HSE Programs.
- Drive incident reporting, investigation, improvement, and HSE Performance.
- Provide guidance in Health & Safety Management based on ISO 45001 Standard and support continuous improvement.
- Contribute to regional and global standard development and improvement.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's Degree (e.g. Engineering, Scientific, or HSE related) & related experience required.
- Proficiency in German and English is a must.
- Substantial understanding and knowledge of ISO and other relevant regulations.
- Relevant health and safety related certifications. Equivalent
- Demonstrated health and safety experience in Germany, preferably in an corporate setting.
- Understanding of local health and safety legislation and procedures is essential.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills & ability to influence change.
- The ability and desire to work in a dynamic and agile environment.
We also look for:
- An interest in environmental impact and sustainability.
What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences offers a competitive compensation and country specific benefits package (specific to the location you are based in).
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