HSE Governance Lead

Job Description Summary Our HSE team is evolving!

Job Description At Sandoz, Our goal is not just to increase access, but to do so in a sustainable and responsible way :

finding the right balance between guaranteed quality, reliable supply and appropriate pricing. Our aim is to excel at all three, ensuring we never compromise on quality.

to protect our environment (carbon footprint, natural resources), as well as to champion diversity, equity and inclusion across our company and beyond

The HSE Governance Lead will lead and coordinate a broad spectrum of work activity concurrently. Through implementation of standardized processes and expectations for governance, audit, risk analysis and compliance tools, they will be responsible for ensuring robust oversight leading efforts to maintain compliance, reduce risk and deliver HSE excellence. This is a key enabling role requiring visionary thinking, strong project management skills, and ability to use data to drive decision to drive sustainable improvement while supporting other HSE activities as assigned to help build one successful HSE organization.

Your responsibilities will include :

Development and implement HSE governance framework and ensure consistent implementation, learning, and cross-functional coordination.

Ensure regulatory alignment across local, national, and international standards; monitor changes and assess system impact.

Lead closed-loop audit process, from preparation through action closure and validation.

Collaborate cross-functionally to identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and monitor effectiveness.

Maintain integrated risk registers aligned with enterprise risk management.

Lead data trend analysis using strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify systemic issues and support targeted action plans.

Drive strategic compliance and continuous improvement , enhancing operational effectiveness, efficiency, standardization, and risk reduction.

Ability to coach and mentor HSE community to deliver program excellence.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues with competing priorities.

Remain current and / or develop competencies specific to work-scope.

What you need to bring to the role :

Occupational Health & Safety Degree or technical equivalent from an accredited university / college.

Certified H&S or Environmental professional.

Competency in Integrated Work Systems and / or Lean competency.

Demonstrated ISO experience, preferably in 14,001, 18001 or 45001.

Experience and demonstrated achievements with HSE programs, digitized systems and industry standards.

Fluent English and solid communications skills (verbal and written). Additional language skills will be valued.

Ability to work in a matrix environment, influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.

Confidently able to facilitate and deliver a variety of HSE topics and / or presentations to a diverse audience.

Have demonstrated Lean understanding.

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Why Sandoz? Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is (y)ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion : Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Pioneering access for patients Join our Sandoz Network : If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, visit Sandoz.com / careers

Skills Desired Change Control

Environment, Health And Safety (Ehs)

Hse Management Systems

Knowledge Of Capas

Knowledge Of Gmp Including Gdp

Leadership

Occupational Hygiene

Occupational Safety and Health

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Safety Management Systems (Sms)

Training

Workplace Safety Standards

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