Lead Occupational Health & HSE Programs – Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Novartis in Durham, NC is seeking an HSE Specialist to lead the Occupational Health Program across a manufacturing and laboratory campus. You will develop and continuously improve Chemical Hygiene, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, Hearing Conservation, Confined Space, and Occupational Medical programs while partnering with site functions to drive performance and compliance.

As Chemical Hygiene Officer you will manage chemical inventory, risk assessments, control

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of HSE program development and management experience in manufacturing or laboratory environments.
• Strong technical knowledge across Health, Safety, and Environment disciplines.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and improve Occupational Health programs (Chemical Hygiene, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, Hearing Conservation, Confined Space, Occupational Medical).
• Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer overseeing inventory, risk assessments, controls, and training.
• Partner with manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, facilities, and support functions to improve HSE programs.
• Provide HSE technical expertise for new equipment, changing operations, and site changes.
• Lead training development and delivery to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Lead inspections, investigations, audits, and regulatory activities with corrective actions.
• Analyze HSE performance trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response activities.

Skills

HSE program development

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Job description

Novartis in Durham, NC is seeking an HSE Specialist to lead the Occupational Health Program across a manufacturing and laboratory campus. You will develop and continuously improve Chemical Hygiene, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, Hearing Conservation, Confined Space, and Occupational Medical programs while partnering with site functions to drive performance and compliance.

As Chemical Hygiene Officer you will manage chemical inventory, risk assessments, control