HSE Portfolio Lead, Development Centres

C080 (FCRS = CH080) Sandoz AG; Dapuri Kalwe; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

C080 (FCRS = CH080) Sandoz AG is looking for an HSE Portfolio Lead for Development Centres in Maharashtra, India. You will provide strategic and technical leadership across a global portfolio, driving standard work that reduces risk and ensures compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety, and over 5 years of HSE leadership experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting exposure assessments, and mentoring HSE professionals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HSE leadership with expertise in exposure assessment and chemical lifecycle management.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills; other languages desirable.
• Collaborative leader in matrix environments, builds cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HSE technical lead for the Development Centres portfolio.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and consistent application of HSE standards.
• Conduct exposure assessments and interpret health data.

Skills

Chemical management

Industrial hygiene

Data-driven decision-making

Communication skills

Change management

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety

Certified HSE professional (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, CMIOSH)

Tools

Digital HSE platforms (e.g., Enablon, Intelex, SAP EHS)

Job description

Role Overview

As an HSE Portfolio Lead for Development Centres, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across a global portfolio, driving standard work that reduces risk, ensures compliance, and embeds health and safety into daily operations. The role requires expertise in chemical management and industrial hygiene, data‑driven decision-making, and the ability to influence senior leaders to translate strategy into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as HSE technical lead for the Development Centres portfolio, with expertise in chemical management and industrial hygiene.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and consistent application of HSE standards across operations.
• Conduct exposure assessments and interpret health data to identify hazards and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal program requirements.
• Develop strategy for compliance, continuous improvement, standardisation, and risk reduction.
• Lead systemic change using change‑management experience (e.g., Prosci, Kotter).
• Drive accountability for HSE program execution, including incident investigation and root‑cause analysis.
• Use digital HSE platforms (e.g., Enablon, Intelex, SAP EHS) to support program delivery.
• Coach and mentor site HSE professionals, build capability, and foster a culture of ownership and engagement.
• Champion the consistent application of the Sandoz Business System (or equivalent), integrating Lean practices into H&S programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety with focus on chemical safety, industrial hygiene, or process management.
• Certified HSE professional (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, CMIOSH) and/or certified Industrial Hygienist.
• 5+ years of HSE leadership with expertise in exposure assessment, environmental impact, and chemical lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of toxicology, occupational exposure limits, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Competent in Integrated Work Systems and/or Lean; Lean certified.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills; other languages desirable.
• Collaborative leader in matrix environments, builds cross‑functional alignment and engages senior stakeholders.
• Results‑driven, strategic thinker with practical execution.
• Willing to travel up to 20%.