Jobs at Novartis in Germany
HSE Head
Job summary
A global pharmaceuticals company is seeking an HSE Head for its Radioligand Therapy drug manufacturing plant in Halle. The successful candidate will lead HSE compliance, ensuring safety from hazards including radiation. Key responsibilities include implementing the HSE roadmap and collaboration with site leadership. Ideal candidates possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, significant HSE management experience, fluency in German and English, and training in radiation safety. This position offers a pivotal role in maintaining safe operations.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience in health, safety, and environmental management.
- Experience in HSE management systems, preferably in a cGMP environment.
- Training and certification in radiation safety is ideal.
- Fluency in German and English.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of a safe work environment that protects employees from hazards.
- Drive the implementation of the HSE roadmap across the site.
- Function as the Site Radiation Safety subject matter expert.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
- Support Project Manager in developing project-specific HSE strategy.
Skills
Education
The HSE Head will be responsible for all HSE compliance aspects of a dynamic Radioligand Therapy (RLT) drug product manufacturing plant.
- As a member of the site leadership team, lead the creation of an injury‑free work environment that protects employees from hazards (including radiation exposure) using a strong hierarchy of controls.
- Drive the implementation and execution of the HSE roadmap defined by the company, working closely with all functions within the site and the broader Novartis organization.
- Function as the Site Radiation Safety subject matter expert and collaborate with operations and technical teams to safely manage radioactive materials from raw materials to finished product and waste disposal.
- Maintain knowledge of and ensure strict adherence to all applicable regulatory compliance standards including Radiation Safety, Governance, Business Continuity & Emergencies Management and Environmental Health and Safety.
- Coordinate timely application and renewals for all required HSE permits to ensure continuous operations and support all regulatory inspections and audits.
- Serve as the site Radiation Safety Officer and collaborate with the operations and technical teams to safely manage radioactive materials from raw materials to product and waste.
- Support Project Manager in the development of the project specific HSE Strategy, selection of competent team members, determination of competency of planned / assigned resources (internal and external) and ensuring that external contractors have HSE plans.
- Support Site Leadership Team in designing the site‑specific HSE by Design procedure.
- Align involvement of above site HSE and Project Manager depending on the project’s inherent hazard potential.
- Bachelor’s Degree in industrial hygiene, health and safety, engineering or related field or a minimum of 5 additional years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in HSE management systems, including 2 years in a cGMP manufacturing environment OR another relevant regulated environment.
- Significant experience building an injury and error‑free culture with advanced knowledge of multiple HSE compliance related areas.
- Training and certification in radiation safety is ideal.
- Fluent in German and English.
This position is based in Halle.
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Auditing, Change Control, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Environment, Health And Safety (Ehs), Hse Management Systems, Knowledge Of Capas, Knowledge Of Gmp Including Gdp, Leadership, Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Operations, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Training
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