Global Environmental Manager

About the role

SHL Medical designs, develops and manufactures self-injection devices for pharmaceutical and biotech partners. Its Group Sustainability function is looking for a Global Environmental Manager to report directly to the Group Head of Sustainability and lead the company's environmental agenda, including its decarbonization path. The role suits a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in climate science and environmental stewardship.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the global environmental strategy aligned with sustainability goals and business objectives.
• Design and implement a climate transition plan to reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions in line with SBTi-approved targets.
• Develop and implement global environmental policies and processes supporting continuous improvement, aligned with ISO 14001.
• Drive initiatives in environmental compliance, pollution prevention, waste reduction, water stewardship and biodiversity conservation across facilities.
• Stay ahead of climate and environmental regulations and standards, including SBTi and TCFD.
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and oversee corporate carbon accounting, supporting external disclosures such as CDP and sustainability reports.

Required profile

• University degree in environmental engineering, engineering, sustainability or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in environmental roles, ideally in local and global organizations.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry and on Scope 1 and 2, waste and emission reduction projects at manufacturing sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% internationally.
• Strong English language skills.

Required skills

• Deep technical expertise in greenhouse gas accounting and environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001).
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and influence senior executive leadership.

What we offer

• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid working policy.
• Centrally located office in Zug, near the train station.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development in a global organization.

Applications are made through the company's career page with CV, motivation letter and other documents; recruitment agencies are not accepted.