Global Lead Construction Safety (80-100%)

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG is seeking a Global Lead Construction Safety to drive global governance and safety standards across Roche's capital projects.

You will lead safety initiatives, develop standardized toolkits, and empower sites with Stop Work Authority to prevent risks. The role requires a Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, CSP certification, and at least 15 years of international safety experience in large capital investment projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential.
• Extensive international construction safety experience (15+ years).

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce global construction safety guidance across all capital projects.
• Cultivate a unified safety culture with active employee and contractor engagement.
• Deploy standardized tools and frameworks like Construction Safety Plans and risk checklists.
• Empower site teams with Stop Work Authority for unsafe conditions.
• Lead incident response and lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor monthly leading safety indicators and participate in project reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety management

Global governance

Project oversight

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As the Global Lead Construction Safety, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic leadership, global governance, and operational oversight across capital investment projects worldwide. Working within our Global Capital Investment team, you will cultivate a proactive safety culture that protects workers and the environment while empowering diverse teams to deliver impactful work. This is a unique opportunity to shape global safety standards and lead meaningful, sustainable change across our international sites network.

The Opportunity

Establish and enforce global standards: Drive the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of global construction safety guidance across all capital projects in strict alignment with corporate directives.

Cultivate a shared safety culture: Build a positive, unified safety culture centered on active employee and contractor engagement, positive recognition, and visible leadership.

Deploy standardized tools and frameworks: Develop and roll out best-practice toolkits—including Construction Safety Plans, risk checklists, and tender attachments—to equip project delivery teams for success.

Empower site members and stop-work authority: Enforce robust safety observation processes that empower site personnel to recognize hazards, promote safe behaviors, and exercise Stop Work Authority for unsafe conditions.

Lead incident response and continuous learning: Ensure rapid reporting of recordable cases and champion organization-wide lessons‑learned initiatives from investigations to prevent future risks.

Monitor performance and evaluate project readiness: Track monthly leading safety indicators and participate in formal project reviews across all delivery phases to evaluate construction safety readiness.

Who You Are

Educational & Professional Foundation

You hold a Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, paired with a recognized professional safety credential such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Proven Track Record

You bring at least 15 years of international construction safety experience across diverse corporate cultures, with demonstrated success managing safety for large capital investment projects.

Matrix Leadership & Communication

You are an influential, collaborative leader who excels in matrix organizations without direct reporting lines, offering exceptional cross‑cultural openness and clear communication across all levels.

Systematic & Courageous Mindset

You demonstrate strong systematic thinking, high self‑reflection, and transparent decision‑making, with the passion and autonomy needed to independently shape organizational processes and drive continuous improvement.

Language & Mobility

You are fluent in English (with German skills or a willingness to learn), and you are open to international travel up to 20%.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100,000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Equal Opportunity

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.