Job Description Summary
The HSE Head will be responsible for all HSE compliance aspects of a dynamic Radioligand Therapy (RLT) drug product manufacturing plant.

Job Description

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 based in Halle.

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:

The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Skills Desired
Auditing, Change Control, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Environment, Health And Safety (Ehs), Hse Management Systems, Knowledge Of Capas, Knowledge Of Gmp Including Gdp, Leadership, Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Operations, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Training