Senior HSE Expert
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13 hours ago
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Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Senior HSE Expert provides advanced technical Health Safety & Environment (HSE) expertise to support the Puurs Aseptic Site in maintaining compliance with Belgian legislation EU directives and Novartis global HSE standards. This role focuses on technical and regulatory excellenceensuring safe compliant and efficient operations without people management or leadership responsibilities. The expert supports operational teams performs risk assessments ensures documentation accuracy and strengthens HSE processes across the site.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with Belgian EU and Novartis HSE regulations maintaining all required permits and environmental reporting
Maintain and continuously improve the sites HSE management system and auditready documentation
Prepare the site for internal and external inspections audits and regulatory reviews
Conduct routine HSE inspections to verify implementation of safety controls and standards
Lead incident and nearmiss reporting coordinating investigations and root cause analysis
Drive CAPA implementation tracking progress and promoting continuous HSE performance improvement
Perform and update machine chemical biosafety and other risk assessments; maintain the risk register
Deliver HSE training toolbox talks and provide expert guidance to managers and teams
Ensure compliance with environmental requirements including waste emissions and chemical storage; support process safety evaluations
Manage timely HSE reporting KPI submission and sharing of lessons learned and best practices across the organisation
Minimum Requirements
57 years of experience in HSE roles ideally in pharmaceutical aseptic chemical or regulated industrial environments.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Health & Safety Industrial Hygiene Environmental Science Engineering or related field.
Certified Safety Advisor (Preventie adviseur) Level 1 or Level 2 (mandatory in Belgium).
Strong background in Belgian HSE regulations environmental permitting and EU directives.
Demonstrated experience in incident investigation risk assessment and operational HSE support.
Familiarity with aseptic manufacturing operations and process safety principles.
Ability to work in a highly regulated fastpaced operational environment.
Languages
Fluency in English and Dutch required; French is an asset.
Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Why Novartis:Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart passionate people like you. Collaborating supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients lives. Ready to create a brighter future together our Novartis Network:Not the right Novartis role for you Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: Desired
Auditing Contractor Safety Management emergency response planning Environment Management GDP Knowledge gmp knowledge Hse Management Systems Incident Investigation & Reporting Leadership and Influencing Occupational Hygiene occupational safety Regulatory Compliance risk assessment & management Stakeholder EngagementRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- HR Development
- IT
- HVAC
- Arabic Faculty
- Data Mining
About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
