HSE Associate Expert
Posted: Oct 19, 2025
Job Description
SummaryThe HSE Associate Expert will be responsible for supporting all HSE compliance aspects at the TRD RLT laboratories. Moreover, she/he will help ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental activities are managed according to applicable local laws and Novartis HSE Management System requirements and assist in the continuous improvement of applicable HSE Management Systems, while helping to spread our safety and environmental culture by proactively engaging associates and enhancing awareness.About The RoleKey responsibilities:Collaborate with the TRD RLT HSE Lead to support HSE programs across TRD IVR, Pilot Plant, and laboratories, ensuring effective implementation of policies, handbooks, procedures, and work instructions.Promote HSE campaigns, conduct periodic walkthroughs, and support general HSE cultural awareness activities.Draft, update, and implement HSE and Radiation Safety SOPs, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.Analyze safety and environmental performance, recommend improvement plans, and monitor the implementation of protective measures.Assist Radiation Safety activities including instrument periodic controls, environmental surveys, wipe tests, spill/contamination response, waste management, and dosimetry.Support emergency handling for hazards such as ionizing radiation and chemicals, coordinating with the TRD RLT HSE Lead.Contribute to incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action implementation.Identify HSE risks for employees and third parties, support SAMACO and LOTOTO, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory and internal compliance standards.Essential RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferredItalian proficient; English fluent1–3 years HSE experience; radiation safety experience preferredAble to respond to business needs and manage stressful situationsEffective working independently and collaboratively in teamsDemonstrates helpfulness, trustworthiness, and a speak-up cultureCommitted to continuous improvementDeputizes for the TRD RLT HSE LeadWhy Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureYou will receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis LifeHandbook.https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewardsCommitment 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.Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/networkWhy 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-cultureJoin 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/networkBenefits 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
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