HSE Portfolio Lead

Description

• Serve as HSE technical lead for the Development Centres portfolio, with expertise in Chemical Management and Industrial Hygiene.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and consistent application of HSE standards across operations.
• Conduct exposure assessments and interpret health data to identify hazards and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal program requirements.
• Develop strategy for compliance, continuous improvement, standardisation, and risk reduction.
• Lead systemic change using change management experience (e.g., Prosci, Kotter). Drive accountability for HSE program execution, including incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Use digital HSE platforms (e.g., Enablon, Intelex, SAP EHS) to support program delivery.
• Coach and mentor site HSE professionals, build capability, and foster a culture of ownership and engagement.
• Champion the consistent application of the Sandoz Business System (or equivalent), integrating Lean practices into H&S programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety with focus on chemical safety, industrial hygiene, or process management.
• Certified HSE professional (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, CMIOSH) and/or certified Industrial Hygienist.
• 5+ years of HSE leadership with expertise in exposure assessment, environmental impact, and chemical lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of toxicology, occupational exposure limits, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Competent in Integrated Work Systems and/or Lean; Lean certified.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills; other languages desirable.
• Collaborative leader in matrix environments, builds cross-functional alignment and engages senior stakeholders.
• Results-driven, strategic thinker with practical execution