Pharma Facility Safety & Compliance Lead

U061 (FCRS = US061) Novartis Services, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range disclosed

Performance-based incentive

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health, life and other w

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis in Cambridge, USA is seeking an HSE Specialist to support implementation and continuous improvement of site safety programs for facilities and contractors, aligning with local, regional, and global requirements. The role helps manage risks to health and the environment from maintenance activities.

The position involves developing and implementing safety programs (confined space, LOTO, hot work, fall protection, electrical safety), driving preventive maintenance, coordinating with

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant HSE program experience.
• Working knowledge of pharma industry and HSE issues is a plus.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Supports development and implementation of facility safety and compliance programs (e.g., confined space, LOTO, hot work, fall protection, electrical safety), including commissioning safety with project teams and managing contractor resources.
• Drives safety-critical preventive maintenance, inspection programs, and participates in self-inspections with corrective action implementation.
• Supports contractor safety program administration, including contractor pre-qualification, training, and HSE assessments for capital projects (new facilities and decommissioning).
• Participates in hazard assessments across facility and scientific operations to ensure safe project and operational environments.
• Support compliance with site facility fire protection systems and code compliance programs.
• Participates in coordination with FM Global and supports tracking of recommendation & implementation action plans.
• Leverages risk assessment insights to recommend and implement control strategies and HSE program improvements.
• Acts as key HSE contact—driving incident investigations, ensuring compliance documentation, and partnering with stakeholders to implement programs.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety / environmental health

Job description

Novartis in Cambridge, USA is seeking an HSE Specialist to support implementation and continuous improvement of site safety programs for facilities and contractors, aligning with local, regional, and global requirements. The role helps manage risks to health and the environment from maintenance activities.

The position involves developing and implementing safety programs (confined space, LOTO, hot work, fall protection, electrical safety), driving preventive maintenance, coordinating with