HSE Specialist (Isotopes)

About the role

The main responsibility of this role is to lead, develop, implement, and oversee effective Health, Safety Environment (HSE), and Novartis Emergency Management (NEM) systems in line with local, regional, and global expectations.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, communicates, and implements programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable HSE regulations.
• Identify, assess, and document Health, Safety, and Environment risks to employees and third parties at work (analysis of work areas) and recommend the necessary technical, organizational, and personal protective measures in collaboration with the site HSE Team.
• Support and/or conduct incident investigations and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Partner closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders to communicate, secure support, and inform the facility of HSE compliance risks and gain alignment on HSE initiatives and priorities.
• Manage HSE information and compliance activities using the site EHS management system including data collection, modeling, trending, tracking, and communication of relevant EHS metrics.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Experience building an injury and error-free culture with knowledge of multiple US compliance areas (EPA, OSHA, NRC, etc.).
• Hazardous Waste Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, health and safety, engineering, or related field or a minimum of 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in a cGMP environment.
• Prior experience or training in radiation safety.

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $89,600 and $166,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.