HSE Head (m/w/d)

Summary
The HSE Head will be responsible for all HSE compliance aspects of a dynamic Radioligand Therapy (RLT) drug product manufacturing plant.
About the Role
Key Responsbilities:

• As a member of the site leadership team, lead the creation of an injury-free work environment that protects employees from hazards (including radiation exposure) using a strong hierarchy of controls.
• Drive the implementation and execution of the HSE roadmap defined by the company, working closely with all functions within the site and the broader Novartis organization.
• Function as the Site Radiation Safety subject matter expert and collaborate with operations and technical teams to safely manage radioactive materials from raw materials to finished product and waste disposal.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure strict adherence to all applicable regulatory compliance standards including Radiation Safety, Governance, Business Continuity & Emergencies Management and Environmental Health and Safety.
• Coordinate timely application and renewals for all required HSE permits to ensure continuous operations and support all regulatory inspections and audits.
• Serve as the site Radiation Safety Officer and collaborate with the operations and technical teams to safely manage radioactive materials from raw materials to product and waste.
• Support Project Manager in the development of the project specific HSE Strategy, selection of competent team members, determination of competency of planned / assigned resources (internal and external) and ensuring that external contractors have HSE plans.
• Support Site Leadership Team in designing the site-specific HSE by Design procedure.
• Align involvement of above site HSE and Project Manager depending on the project's inherent hazard potential.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in industrial hygiene, health and safety, engineering or related field or a minimum of 5 additional years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in HSE management systems, including 2 years in a cGMP manufacturing environment OR another relevant regulated environment.
• Significant experience building an injury and error-free culture with advanced knowledge of multiple HSE compliance related areas.
• Training and certification in radiation safety is ideal.
• Fluent in German and English.

This position is not based in Nuremberg.
Possible locations: Halle, Dresden, Leipzig.
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards