Novartis
Site HSE Manager
$114K–$212K
Durham · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years; manufacturing/laboratory experience, preferably biopharmaceutical.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or related field.
About the job
Leads HSE program design, readiness, and occupational safety for new large-molecule production operations and broader Durham campus activities.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement HSE programs and controls for safe, compliant facility startup and ongoing operations.
- Lead occupational safety programs, including Process Safety, Electrical Safety, Fire Protection, and Emergency Response.
- Advise on risk and compliance, and oversee assessments, audits, investigations, metrics, training, and continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of HSE program development or management experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
- Interpersonal, coaching, collaboration, problem-solving, multitasking, and oral and written communication skills.
Nice to have
- Biopharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
- Professional HSE certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH or equivalent) and experience supporting design and startup of new LMO/ADP facilities are highly desired.
Pay
$114,100.00 - $211,900.00 USD annually; base salary
Tools
PHAs, P&ID
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