About the company

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

The Global Sustainability Manager (Operations Lead) is responsible for driving the implementation and consistent execution of SHL Medical’s sustainability strategy across sites globally. Reporting to the Group Head of Sustainability, the role supports the development and leads the deployment of the sustainability operating model, ensuring that sustainability targets, policies, and standards are translated into practical processes, standardized KPIs, and effective performance management across all sites. Acting as a key business partner to Operations and site leadership, the role works closely with stakeholders to embed sustainability into day-to-day operations, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement.

This position requires a hands-on and structured professional with experience in performance management, governance, and multi-site environments, as well as strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the design and continuous improvement of the global sustainability operating model, including governance frameworks, processes and KPIs, for Sustainability related topic in general, and EHS in particular, across sites and functions
• Coordinate and drive the rollout of sustainability processes across existing sites, new sites, acquisitions, and greenfield projects and support sites in adopting and embedding processes effectively
• Monitor sustainability/EHS performance across sites, including tracking KPIs, identifying deviations, and supporting corrective actions
• Act as a business partner to site teams, providing guidance and support to improve performance
• Own the sustainability systems landscape and data governance, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and performance monitoring
• Coordinate global sustainability/EHS management systems including auditing (e.g., PSCI, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), preparation, follow-up, and tracking of corrective actions, supporting sites in achieving and maintaining audit readiness
• Drive capability building and change management across sites, supporting teams through training, guidance, and ongoing engagement to ensure effective adoption of sustainability processes
• Engage with site leadership and key stakeholders to align on priorities, drive accountability, and embed sustainability into operational decision-making

Minimum requirements:

• 8–15 years of experience in sustainability, EHS, or operational transformation roles within a global manufacturing environment
• Strong experience in EHS and/or sustainability performance management, including governance, KPI frameworks, and cross-functional coordination, with a proven ability to translate strategy into operational execution
• Hands-on experience with management systems, including design, implementation, or operation (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001), as well as audits and management reviews
• Good understanding of sustainability and ESG topics in an industrial context, with the ability to connect business priorities with operational realities
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams and drive alignment across functions and geographies
• Experience working with data, systems, or performance tracking tools is a strong advantage
• Pragmatic, structured, and resilient profile, comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (up to ~20%)
• Professional Fluency in English

We Offer

• A company culture Focusing on our Customers, Operating with Ethics and Integrity, Driving Simplicity, Learning, Improving & Delivering Together.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy.
• Centrally located office in Zug, very close to the train station.

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents.

For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl-medical.com

Please note: We do not accept applicatons from recruitment agencies for this role.