Occupational Health & HSE Lead — Chemical Safety & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Novartis in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Lead HSE Specialist to develop and manage Occupational Health programs across a manufacturing and laboratory campus. You will act as Chemical Hygiene Officer, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in safety culture and regulatory readiness.

You will lead risk assessments, training, and inspections, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment standards, plus strong incident investigation and corrective action

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety or related field with 5+ years HSE program experience.
• Strong knowledge across Health, Safety and Environment disciplines and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and continuously 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.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, laboratories, warehouses, facilities, and support functions to improve HSE programs and services.
• Provide HSE technical expertise for new equipment, changing operations, product transfers, and site change management.
• Support development and delivery of HSE training programs and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Lead inspections, investigations, audits, and regulatory activities with effective corrective actions and audit readiness.
• Analyze HSE performance trends and drive continuous improvement for site excellence and business performance.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response activities.

Skills

Decision Making

Environmental Management

Occupational Hygiene

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Education

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

Job description

Novartis in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Lead HSE Specialist to develop and manage Occupational Health programs across a manufacturing and laboratory campus. You will act as Chemical Hygiene Officer, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in safety culture and regulatory readiness.

You will lead risk assessments, training, and inspections, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment standards, plus strong incident investigation and corrective action