"Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner" - This mission motivates us at STADA every day to improve the health of people worldwide. With our wide range of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.

Around 11,700 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to successfully shape the future of STADA.

Do you want to become part of a dynamic, international team and grow with us? Then apply now as:

Director Industrial Hygiene/Hazardous Materials & Business Continuity Management (BCM) (f/m/d)

Bad Vilbel | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Permanent | Other Technical Operations | Management / Executives

We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee and advance global programs focusing on industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, and business continuity. This strategic role drives compliance, process safety, and emergency preparedness across all international sites to ensure sustainable and resilient operations within the pharmaceutical industry.

What you can expect

• Lead global HSE governance, process and plant safety, compliance, and hazardous substances management across all international sites.
• Manage and advance the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program, ensuring strategic emergency preparedness and integration with KRITIS (critical infrastructure) requirements.
• Act as primary HSE liaison for insurance matters and authorities, optimizing risk and cost through targeted action plans.
• Develop, maintain, and audit global standards for hazardous substances handling, storage, disposal, and industrial hygiene.
• Provide global leadership in process and plant safety, including ATEX safety guidelines and ongoing compliance audits.
• Oversee global HSE audits, standardizing processes, managing findings, and addressing systemic risks.
• Guide and evaluate major global HSE projects to ensure strategic alignment and resource allocation.
• Lead and support site and regional HSE managers worldwide with clear objectives and dotted-line leadership.
• Drive development and global rollout of the STADA HSE program aligned with corporate goals and site-specific needs.
• Foster internal networks and global exchange formats to strengthen HSE culture and continuous improvement.

Who we are looking for

• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in comparable leadership roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
• Demonstrated leadership in hazardous material management, working together with authorities and leading audits.
• Requirements of eg KRITIS, SEWESO or HSE should not be a secret for you.
• Strong project management and leadership skills across hierarchies and countries.
• Recognized HSE certifications (e.g., FaSi, OSHA) are a significant advantage as well as knowledge of ISO 45001 and 14001 standards.
• Experience in improving and managing BCM would be beneficial.
• You are fluent in English, German would be desirable but is not a must.

What we offer

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Individual development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile)
• Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
• Subsidized cafeteria