Senior Manager, HSE

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Location: Durham NC

Responsibilities:

• Manages the development implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental Health and Safety programs making sure they are aligned with all applicable EHS compliance expectations/best practices as well as supportive to the sites commitment to best-in-class performance.
• Oversee initiatives that build HSE capabilities and knowledge across the site including comprehensive HSE training programs safety committees/teams and employee engagement processes (e.g. Good Catch reporting Management Walks)
• Works closely with various Departments to incorporate HSE initiatives/goals into their daily operations which connect to the overall HSE strategy and focus areas at the site.
• Identifies and establishes robust HSE metrics as well as oversees performance and trends in support to site HSE strategy/goals.
• Oversee and ensure robust environmental permitting/compliance programs (e.g. Wastewater Hazardous Waste/Regulated Medical Waste EPCRA SPCC).
• Development and management of environmental sustainability programs at the site (e.g. energy/water/waste conservation - capital project planning dept/site-specific initiatives).
• Performs and documents thorough hazard characterizations for new chemical/biological materials (e.g. hazard class biological safety level) as well as works closely with Departments to ensure a robust inventory management program.
• Conducts and documents thorough HSE risk assessments (e.g. qualitative task-based JSAs quantitative air sampling) tied to new manufacturing laboratory or facility operations/equipment.
• Function as the sites Chemical Hygiene Officer and/or Biological Safety Officer.
• Performs proactive site inspections/walkthroughs as well as near miss/incident investigations. Provides oversight into the implementation of robust corrective actions.
• Maintains an awareness of new/updated HSE regulations or Novartis standards and supports implementation of programs/work practices to meet or exceed requirements.
• Acts as the Subject Matter Expert in regulatory inspections and/or inquiries involving environmental health and safety programs.
• Participates in and supports management of Emergency Response Programs/Teams (e.g. medical emergency response team emergency evacuation/assembly).
• Be an influential conduit to all staff/departments with the focus of building/maintaining a high performing EHS culture where all staff are enabled to support success.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Occupational Health and Safety Industrial Hygiene Chemical Engineering or related field with 10 years of EHS program development/management experience in a manufacturing/laboratory environment preferably within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Professional H&S Certification(s) (e.g. CIH/CSP RBP) required.
• Prior experience managing others and building strong teams.
• Prior experience supporting the design and startup of new facilities and manufacturing operations (e.g. PHAs P&ID/design documentation review).
• Demonstrated proficiencies in industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring programs as well as related control strategy recommendations.
• Knowledge of hazardous and regulated waste characterization management as well as DOT/IATA hazardous material shipping compliance requirements.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for coaching and collaboration. Ability to adapt communication styles based on audience and effectively advise on complex matters.
• Creative problem solver strong multi-tasker and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Languages:

• English

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $114100 and $211900/year; however while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to geographical location experience level knowledge skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a sign-on bonus restricted stock units and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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