HSE Specialist, Occupational Health - Lead Programs

Novartis AG; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Durham, NC seeks a Lead for the Occupational Health Program to protect associates and advance a proactive safety culture. As HSE Specialist, you will develop and improve chemical hygiene, hazard communication, respiratory protection, ergonomics, and other programs across the site, partnering with manufacturing and laboratory teams.

You will provide technical HSE expertise for new operations, support regulatory inspections, and drive continuous improvement of site health, safety, and

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of HSE program development and management in manufacturing or lab.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and continuously improve Occupational Health programs, including Chemical Hygiene, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, Hearing Conservation, Confined Space, and Occupational Medical programs.
• Serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer, overseeing chemical inventory management, risk assessments, control implementation, and employee training.
• Partner with manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, facilities, and support functions to develop and continuously improve HSE programs and services.
• Provide HSE technical expertise for new equipment, changing operations, product transfers, and site change management activities.
• Support the development and delivery of HSE training programs while promoting a strong, proactive, and enabling safety culture across the site.
• Lead inspections, investigations, audits, and regulatory activities, ensuring effective corrective actions, audit readiness, and compliance with HSE requirements.
• Analyze HSE performance trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives that advance site HSE excellence and business performance.
• Assist with implementation of emergency preparedness and response activities.

Skills

HSE program development

Regulatory compliance

Chemical hygiene

Risk assessments

Communication / technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Novartis in Durham, NC seeks a Lead for the Occupational Health Program to protect associates and advance a proactive safety culture. As HSE Specialist, you will develop and improve chemical hygiene, hazard communication, respiratory protection, ergonomics, and other programs across the site, partnering with manufacturing and laboratory teams.

You will provide technical HSE expertise for new operations, support regulatory inspections, and drive continuous improvement of site health, safety, and