- Cette société, leader dans la production de protéines humaines, offre une carrière enrichissante.TâchesContribuer à la stratégie de durabilité environnementale d'Octapharma.Avancer les initiatives d'efficacité énergétique et de réduction des déchets.Collaborer avec des équipes multidisciplinaires pour intégrer des pratiques durables.CompétencesDiplôme en durabilité, sciences environnementales ou domaine connexe.Passion pour la durabilité et responsabilité sociétale.Excellentes
- Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines.
- We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life.This position is tied to the 2-year International Early Career Program, that can support you to kick-start a career at Octapharma via International intro-group rotations and developmental sessions.
- See more program information here:International Early Career ProgramYour main tasks and responsibilitiesContribute to the further development and implementation of Octapharma’s Environmental Stewardship strategy.Take an active role in advancing initiatives that improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, lower water usage, and support closing material loops.Work with cross‑functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into processes, projects, and decision‑making.Research new sustainability trends and translate your insights to support continuous assessments of environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities, as well as to inform our evolving Environmental Stewardship strategy.Support the further development and tracking of metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental sustainability initiatives.Contribute to the development of the sustainability report through information collection and documentation.Stay informed about relevant regulatory developments and support efforts to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry best practices.Your expertise and ideal skill setYou are a motivated early career sustainability professional with a strong interest in environmental topics and a passion for driving positive change.
- You manage tasks and projects with diligence, are comfortable collaborating across functions, and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.
- With a proactive mindset, solutions-oriented attitude, and reliable working style, you take initiative and approach challenges with curiosity.
- You are a strong team-player but also comfortable working independently.We are looking for someone with:A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Business Management, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.Demonstrated passion for sustainability and corporate responsibility, ideally complemented by relevant work experienceFoundational understanding of corporate environmental sustainability frameworks, regulations, or industry practices, paired with a strong willingness to further develop your expertiseStrong communication skills and the ability to understand and clearly communicate complex topics to a variety of stakeholdersMax. 3 years of working experience (excl. internships)Professional personality and a flexible team playerCurious and willing to grow in a people leader or a business professional roleWilling to move internationally for work assignmentsFluency in English – additional languages are a plusYour department - where you make an impactWe, the Group Sustainability team, are the central hub for all things sustainability at Octapharma.
- We are responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating the implementation of the sustainability strategy across all business units.
- Operating as a networked team, we work in close collaboration with colleagues from different business areas to drive impactful sustainability initiatives.
- Additionally, we oversee Octapharma's sustainability reporting, ensuring transparency and progress tracking.“Turn your passion for sustainability into action and your ambition into real‑world impact—together in a team where curiosity and collaboration lead the way.”- Manuela Huck-Wettstein,Group Director SustainabilityThrive with usYou help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicinesFamily values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationshipsBe rewarded with market-related salary and benefits packageYou will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprintWork with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organizationSkills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutionsIt´s in our bloodWe live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.Please apply in English.Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.Mrs.
- Claudia VignauOctapharma AGSeidenstrasse 2, 8853 LachenT: +41 55 451 21 35Want to find out more about us?Visit our websiteOctapharma Careerand follow us daily onLinkedIn.About OctapharmaOctapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines.
- We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care.
- With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US.
- With four decades of expertise, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.
en communication.Group Associate Expert Environmental SustainabilityJob ID: 61543Location:Lachen, CHJob Level: Entry LevelJob Category: International Early Career ProgramEmployment Type: Permanent positionCareer Level:Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better.