Facility HSE Specialist – Safety & Compliance

Novartis; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Cambridge, USA, is seeking an HSE Specialist to support and improve facility and contractor safety programs. You will help manage risks to health and the environment from facility maintenance activities, and work with project teams to ensure compliance with local, regional, and global requirements.

The role emphasizes developing and implementing safety programs, coordinating contractor safety, and performing hazard assessments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant HSE program experience
• Knowledge of pharma HSE issues is a plus
• Highly motivated self-starter with accountability
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to learn and apply HSE regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement facility safety and compliance programs
• Drive safety preventive maintenance and inspections; participate in self-inspections
• Administer contractor safety program including pre-qualification and training
• Participate in hazard assessments across facility and scientific operations
• Support facility fire protection systems and code compliance programs
• Coordinate with FM Global; track recommendation and action plans
• Use risk assessments to recommend HSE improvements
• Serve as key HSE contact for incident investigations and documentation

Skills

HSE experience

Contractor safety

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Job description

Novartis in Cambridge, USA, is seeking an HSE Specialist to support and improve facility and contractor safety programs. You will help manage risks to health and the environment from facility maintenance activities, and work with project teams to ensure compliance with local, regional, and global requirements.

The role emphasizes developing and implementing safety programs, coordinating contractor safety, and performing hazard assessments.