Site HSE Specialist
Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
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Job Summary
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Level 3Job Description Summary
This role is a Program Lead for designated occupational health programs across the Durham campus. This role will support implementation of robust HSE programs to ensure the protection of associates and the environment as well as adherence to all external regulations and internal HSE standards/ addition this role will contribute to a strong proactive and enabling HSE culture for the campuss overall GTx/LMO/ADP operations.Job Description
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and continuously enhance Occupational Health programs to ensure a safe compliant and high-performing work environment across the campus.
- Act as Biological Safety Officer safeguarding employees and operations through rigorous risk assessment controls and training for biological materials.
- Enable safe innovation by partnering on change management and ensuring robust HSE impact assessments risk evaluations and control readiness for new operations and technology transfers.
- Design and deliver impactful HSE training programs to build knowledge capability and a strong culture of safety across employees and contractors.
- Drive proactive risk management through site inspections incident investigations and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead safety committees to strengthen engagement accountability and continuous improvement in HSE performance.
- Support emergency preparedness and response programs ensuring readiness and resilience across the site.
- Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements and Novartis standards embedding best practices to meet and exceed compliance expectations.
- Serve as a trusted Subject Matter Expert during regulatory inspections and audits ensuring transparency and excellence in HSE practices.
- Champion a culture of safety and care empowering all associates to contribute to a healthy sustainable and high-performing workplace.
Essential Requirements:
- 5 years of HSE program development/management experience in a manufacturing/laboratory environment preferably within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Engineering Biological Sciences Industrial Hygiene or related field.
- Professional HSE certification (e.g. RBP CIH) or desire to attain them is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiencies in biological and chemical risk assessments as well as development/management of robust risk control programs.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills for collaboration creativity in problem solving flexibility and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Effective multi-tasker with ability to plan prioritize and perform multiple tasks with high quality as part of a high-paced work environment.
- Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing regulations and requirements in conjunction with the delivery of effective HSE programs.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $89600.00 and $166400.00 annually
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.
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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
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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 sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Skills Desired
Decision Making Emergency Planning Environmental Management GDP Knowledge (Inactive) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Systems Incident Investigation & Reporting (Inactive) Occupational Hygiene Occupational Safety and Health Problem Solving Regulatory Compliance risk assessment & management (Inactive)Required Experience:
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About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
