Job Description Summary

At Novartis Sasayama, safety, health, and sustainability are not checkboxes—they are commitments that shape how we operate and how we grow. As Site HSE Head, you will play a pivotal leadership role at a critical moment, guiding the site through its RLT commercial phase while embedding a culture where people safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory excellence go hand in hand. You will partner closely with site leadership, influence strategic decisions, and act as the trusted Health, Safety, and Environment voice for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that global standards translate into real, local impact.

 

Job Description

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Skills Desired

Auditing, Change Management, Contractor Safety Management, emergency response planning, environmental management, GDP Knowledge, gmp knowledge, Hse Management Systems, Incident Investigation & Reporting, Leadership and Influencing, Occupational Hygiene, occupational safety, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Planning and Forecasting, risk assessment & management, Stakeholder Engagement