HSE Manager - Fixed Term (all genders)

Evotec; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evotec in Toulouse, France seeks an HSE Manager to lead site Health, Safety and Environmental activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk controls during maternity leave. The role reports to the HSE Director and focuses on governance, risk prevention, and continuous safety improvements at a growing biotech manufacturing site.

The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years in an industrial HSE role, strong knowledge of pharma/biotech risks, and fluency in French and English, with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HSE, QHSE, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in an industrial HSE role.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken French & English.
• Strong knowledge of industrial risks and regulatory requirements in pharma/biotech/chemical sectors.
• BSO certification or biosafety management experience is a strong asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with strong ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site HSE team, defining priorities and providing strategic guidance on risks.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE programs compliant with regulations.
• Ensure local deployment of HSE policies and regulatory governance.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and prepare for inspections.
• Represent HSE in committees and drive social dialogue on health and safety matters.
• Manage prevention plans, permits-to-work, and contractor risk controls.

Skills

French & English

Education

Master's degree in HSE / QHSE / Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental Sciences

Job description

We're excited to share this opportunity is part of the Sandoz acquisition of Just-Evotec Biologics in Toulouse. Through this opportunity you will impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people through bold ideas supported by an inclusive, agile company culture. Join us to help make healthcare fairer and faster, help us to pioneer access to medicine!

Location : Toulouse, France

Type of contract : Fixed Term - 5 months

Start date : as soon as possible

As part of the establishment and ramp-up of its biotechnology manufacturing facility, Sandoz Biologics France is seeking an HSE Manager to cover a maternity leave.

Reporting to the HSE Director, you will lead the site's Health, Safety and Environmental activities to ensure regulatory compliance, effective risk management, and the development of a strong safety culture across the organization. You will also support operational teams in a dynamic environment characterized by growth and industrial transformation.

What You'll Do

HSE Leadership & Governance

• Lead and develop the HSE team, fostering growth in leadership, project management, and technical competencies.
• Define site HSE priorities and provide strategic guidance on risks that may impact operations, projects, and investments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE programs in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the local deployment of Sandoz HSE policies, standards, and initiatives, while maintaining compliance with Group expectations regarding governance, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with regulatory authorities and coordinate site inspections and regulatory interactions.
• Represent the HSE function before employee representative bodies, including the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) and the Health, Safety and Working Conditions Commission (CSSCT); prepare and present HSE topics, support social dialogue on health and safety matters, and ensure follow-up of associated action plans in collaboration with operational teams and employee representatives.

Risk Prevention & Safety Culture

• Promote a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns, communication initiatives, and training programs.
• Organize and conduct Safety Gemba Walks to identify risks, engage employees, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Assess occupational noise exposure risks and define appropriate mitigation and action plans.
• Lead the site's chemical risk management program, including risk assessments, exposure monitoring, and implementation of preventive measures.
• Lead biological risk management activities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and effective implementation of biosafety and containment measures.
• Establish and facilitate cross-functional working groups with operational teams to address HSE-related challenges and improvement initiatives.
• Manage prevention plans and permit-to-work systems, ensuring effective risk control for contractors and external companies performing activities on site.

Who you are

• Master's degree (MSc or equivalent, Bac+5) in HSE, QHSE, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences , or a related field.

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar HSE role within an industrial environment.

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken French & English.

• Strong knowledge of industrial risks, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical sectors, and a solid understanding of French and European HSE regulations.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment and to support organizational change.

• Strong expertise in chemical and biological risk management, including risk assessment, implementation of control measures, and regulatory compliance.

• Biosafety Officer (BSO) certification, or equivalent experience in biosafety management, would be considered a strong asset.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to lead teams and communicate complex HSE topics in a clear and practical manner.

• Strong decision-making skills, adaptability, and ability to take initiative.

• Proactive mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

EN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

IT: In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees based on their skills, experience, and professional qualifications. In line with our ethical and professional principles, all employment-related decisions, including recruitment and selection processes, are made fairly and without any form of discrimination. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.