Senior HSE Partner: Compliance, Risk & Training

Novartis Belux; Puurs; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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On-site fitness center

On-site mental health coach

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an HSE Business Partner to support the Puurs Aseptic Site, ensuring compliance with Belgian and EU HSE directives and Novartis standards. The role emphasizes technical excellence with no people management responsibilities.

You will work with operational teams, perform risk assessments, maintain documentation, and strengthen HSE processes across the site to foster a safe and compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in HSE roles in pharma/regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certified Safety Advisor Level 1 (mandatory in Belgium).
• Strong background in Belgian HSE regulations, environmental permitting, and EU directives.
• Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and HSE operational support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Belgian, EU, and Novartis HSE regulations and maintain permits and reporting.
• Maintain and improve the HSE management system and audit-ready documentation.
• Prepare for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct routine HSE inspections and verify safety controls.
• Lead incident and near-miss reporting and investigations.
• Drive CAPA implementation and track progress.
• Perform risk assessments for machines, chemicals, biosafety, and other areas; maintain risk register.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and guidance to managers and teams.
• Ensure environmental compliance including waste, emissions and storage; support safety process evaluations.
• Manage timely HSE reporting, KPI submission, and lessons learned.

Skills

HSE experience

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Aseptic manufacturing knowledge

On-site work

English proficiency

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in HSE/related

Certified Safety Advisor Level 1 (Belgium)

Job description

Novartis is seeking an HSE Business Partner to support the Puurs Aseptic Site, ensuring compliance with Belgian and EU HSE directives and Novartis standards. The role emphasizes technical excellence with no people management responsibilities.

You will work with operational teams, perform risk assessments, maintain documentation, and strengthen HSE processes across the site to foster a safe and compliant work environment.