Head of ESHA & IGSM

About the role

Clariant is looking for a Head of ESHA & IGSM in Pratteln, Switzerland, to own and drive its integrated Environment, Safety, Health & Affairs (ESHA) and Integrated Global Standards Management (IGSM) strategy across a network of around 70 production sites worldwide. The role reports directly to the Chief Strategy & Technology Officer and oversees a team of about 8 direct reports across global and site functions. It is a senior leadership position with a hybrid work model.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the QESH strategy, mandatory global policies, standards and improvement programs across all sites.
• Own and continuously improve the Integrated Management System, including certification strategy and global Management Review processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001.
• Steer global performance through risk-based audit planning, corrective action management, document control and competence standards.
• Drive a Zero Incident culture through occupational health & safety, process safety, environmental management and emergency preparedness programs.
• Govern insurance risk engineering across an asset portfolio of about CHF 5.7 billion in insurance replacement value, including property damage and business interruption assessments.
• Manage environmental liabilities and remediation programs to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead and develop the global ESHA & IGSM organization and subject matter expert networks, and drive capability building and digital transformation.
• Ensure transparent, auditable ESHA reporting and represent Clariant externally with certification bodies, insurers, regulators and industry associations.

Required profile

• Master's degree in chemical engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive ESHA experience, including significant leadership in a global or multi-site environment within the chemical or process industry.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of ISO-based management systems (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) and international auditing practices.
• Demonstrated experience in risk engineering, property damage/business interruption assessments and insurance management.
• Hands-on experience with ESHA data management and digital platforms.
• Proven ability to lead large, internationally dispersed teams, manage stakeholder relationships and drive culture change and transformation.

What we offer

• A high-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership.
• An international, collaborative team in a company committed to sustainability and digital transformation.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with the seniority and global scope of the role.