Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. 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 Health & Safety Specialist or Senior Health and Safety Specialist, depending on experience to join our growing Environmental Health and Safety team.

This role will to oversee all aspects of Health & Safety for our commercial teams covering Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Poland. You will be working in a corporate HSE setting, rather than a manufacturing environment. This role can be office based, or hybrid working with at least 1-2 days per week in our Munich or Vienna office. Occasional travel within Europe is also expected.

How you will make an impact:

You will coordinate health and safety (H&S) activities including offices, field and other activities, with the primary goal of driving results in HS regulatory compliance, standards including ISO 45001, injury prevention, H&S risk management. You will have the opportunity to improve processes and make an impact as we continue to build out our H&S team and structure

You will:

• Drive H&S regulatory compliance system to control compliance of applicable legislations.

• Coordinate H&S 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 H&S Standards and Regional H&S Programs.

• Drive incident reporting, investigation, improvement, and H&S 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 H&S related) & related experience required.

• Both German and English language skills at business level are essential

• Substantial understanding and knowledge of ISO and other relevant regulations.

• Relevant health and safety related certifications.

• Demonstrated health and safety experience in Germany and local legislation 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.

• Fluent German and English language.

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).