Senior HSE Expert
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Belgian, EU, and Novartis HSE regulations, maintaining all required permits and environmental reporting
- Maintain and continuously improve the site's HSE management system and audit‑ready documentation
- Prepare the site for internal and external inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews
- Conduct routine HSE inspections to verify implementation of safety controls and standards
- Lead incident and near‑miss reporting, coordinating investigations and root cause analysis
- Drive CAPA implementation, tracking progress and promoting continuous HSE performance improvement
- Perform and update machine, chemical, biosafety, and other risk assessments; maintain the risk register
- Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and provide expert guidance to managers and teams
- Ensure compliance with environmental requirements, including waste, emissions, and chemical storage; support process safety evaluations
- Manage timely HSE reporting, KPI submission, and sharing of lessons learned and best practices across the organisation
Minimum Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in HSE roles, ideally in pharmaceutical, aseptic, chemical, or regulated industrial environments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Certified Safety Advisor (Preventie adviseur) Level 1 or Level 2 (mandatory in Belgium).
- Strong background in Belgian HSE regulations, environmental permitting, and EU directives.
- Demonstrated experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and operational HSE support.
- Familiarity with aseptic manufacturing operations and process safety principles.
- Ability to work in a highly regulated, fast‑paced operational environment.
Languages
- Fluency in English and Dutch required; French is an asset.
Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Role Requirements
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
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