Novartis
HSE Specialist (Occupational Health)
$90K–$166K
Durham · Full-time · Posted Oct 10, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of HSE program development and management experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment; preferably within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Education
- BS degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Leads and improves occupational health and HSE programs at a manufacturing and laboratory campus, supporting regulatory compliance, safety culture, and operational changes.
What you'll do
- Develop and manage occupational health programs and serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer.
- Partner across site functions to provide HSE expertise, deliver training, and support new equipment and operational changes.
- Lead inspections, investigations, audits, and regulatory activities; analyze performance and drive improvements.
What they ask for
- BS degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of HSE program development and management experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of HSE, occupational health programs, and regulatory compliance; proficiency in chemical and biological risk assessments.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance activities in a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.
Nice to have
- Professional HSE certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or desire to attain them.
- Experience supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations and laboratory environments.
Pay
$89,600.00 - $166,400.00 USD per year (base salary)
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