Head of Product Safety 80%

Head of Product Safety 80% (or 100%) To strengthen our Research & Development team in Volketswil or Winterthur, we are looking for an independent and reliable personality as: Head of Product Safety 80 - 100% (Preferably 80%) In this central position, you are responsible for all aspects of product safety - from the raw materials used to our manufactured products and instructions for the internal handling of chemicals. You report directly to the Director R&D and thus to the Executive Board. Your tasks Technical management and coordination of all topics related to the product safety of our products and raw materials Early identification and assessment of regulatory trends as well as ensuring compliance with the resulting requirements Collaboration on sustainability and AI topics, particularly in the assessment of raw materials and ensuring data quality Creation of documents (e.g., safety data sheets, labeling) and responsibility for their correctness and timeliness Sparring partner for R&D and product management with important inputs on Product Compliance Contact person for authorities (e.g., BAG), responsibility for related processes and inspections as well as support and coordination of audits Coordination with central product safety departments of the Group and other internal departments (e.g., EHS) Planning and implementation of internal training as well as further training and information measures Participation in cross-functional projects as well as in process optimizations Your profile Completed degree in natural sciences, preferably chemistry (FH/Uni), or comparable training Several years of experience (>5 years) in the field of product safety, ideally in the building materials environment Experience in dealing with standards, regulations and laboratory data Affinity for IT as well as interest in working with and developing AI solutions Sound knowledge of REACH, CLP, GHS etc. as well as the ability to proactively drive these topics forward Knowledge of the European Construction Products Regulation is an advantage Good network to relevant stakeholders (authorities, environmental labels, professional associations etc.) Confident handling of chemical compliance and SDS management systems (ChemGes desirable) Very good German and English skills, French is an advantage Structured, precise and reliable way of working as well as high sense of responsibility and initiative Flexibility, resilience and solution orientation Your perspectives Exciting tasks in a dynamic company Company culture with room for individual responsibility and entrepreneurial ideas A working environment in which openness and appreciation are a matter of course Attractive employment conditions with above-average social benefits Individual induction program tailored to the functional requirements Support for your individual professional development "MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME" - that is our purpose. With our wide brand portfolio, we develop, produce and distribute materials and solutions for the construction sector and various industrial markets in a continuous innovation process. As a world-leading manufacturer of building materials for high-quality building envelopes, special products and systems for structural and civil engineering, tiling solutions as well as innovative floor and wall constructions, Saint-Gobain AG is committed to the people in their construction and living environment. We are a subsidiary of the Austrian global group Saint-Gobain. The Group is committed to comfortable, energy-efficient and livable buildings. In Switzerland, Saint-Gobain is also represented with companies such as Rigips, ISOVER, Sanitas Troesch or Vetrotech. Take a look around our website at your leisure. If you have any questions, Ms. Florentina Ukaj, Head of HR, is happy to assist. jpid5d3bbc6jm jit0624jm jiy26jm