Roche

Global Industrial Hygiene and Biosafety Expert

Roche$166K — $309K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent certification is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of industrial hygiene experience in a multinational corporation.
  • Proven track record in developing and managing industrial hygiene and biosafety programs.
  • Ability to influence and build relationships in a complex matrix environment.
  • Growth mindset with a focus on continuous learning and adaptation.
  • Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver global Occupational Hygiene and Biosafety programs.
  • Lead biosafety initiatives in R&D and large-scale manufacturing.
  • Evaluate and mitigate safety risks from novel therapeutic modalities.
  • Own and improve global technical guidelines within SHE Management System.
  • Cultivate and coach a network of Industrial Hygiene and Biosafety professionals.
  • Conduct assessments and support corporate SHE Audit program.
  • Serve as a global technical advisor to business stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation benefits.
  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
Full Job Description
The Position

At the intersection of cutting-edge science and global safety, you will play a pivotal role in protecting the people driving tomorrow's medical breakthroughs. As our Global Industrial Hygiene and Biosafety Expert, you won't just execute policies-you will architect, scale, and champion the next generation of occupational health and biosafety strategies across our global footprint. From mitigating the unique risks of emerging therapeutic modalities in R&D to scaling digital safety solutions across multi-site manufacturing networks, your technical leadership will directly shape a world-class safety culture. If you are a visionary practitioner looking to lead through influence in a highly matrixed, global powerhouse, your next challenge starts here.

The Opportunity
  • Global Program Architecture: Design, build, and deliver global Occupational Hygiene and Biosafety programs covering chemical/biological risks, noise protection, radiation, and multi-site ergonomics.
  • End-to-End Biosafety Leadership: Lead strategic biosafety initiatives spanning R&D, diagnostics development, large-scale manufacturing, and circular supply chain instrument decontamination.
  • Risk Mitigation for Innovation: Evaluate and proactively mitigate emerging safety risks associated with novel therapeutic modalities, single-use technologies, and patient-centric solutions.
  • Systems & Standards Ownership: Own, maintain, and continuously improve global technical guidelines, digital solution rollouts, and training programs within the corporate SHE Management System.
  • Network & Talent Cultivation: Build, strengthen, and coach a highly collaborative regional network of Industrial Hygiene and Biosafety professionals.
  • Strategic Governance & Audits: Conduct complex assessments, support the corporate SHE Audit program, and establish data-driven metrics to enable innovative, compliant decision-making.
  • Executive Influence: Act as a premier global technical advisor, delivering clear briefings and coaching business stakeholders to take active ownership of safety programs.


Who You Are
  • Professional Certification: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or a recognized equivalent global certification is required.
  • Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a closely related technical field.
  • Corporate Scale: 5+ years of dedicated industrial hygiene experience within a large multinational corporation, with a proven track record handling large technical sites or corporate-level programs.
  • Program Implementation Track Record: Demonstrated success developing and managing comprehensive corporate industrial hygiene, biosafety, and ergonomics initiatives from scratch.
  • Matrix Influence: Proven ability to build relationships, actively listen, and effectively persuade senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a complex, global matrix environment.
  • Growth Mindset: Highly adaptable professional willing to experiment, seek constructive feedback, leverage external professional networks, and pursue continuous upskilling.
  • Global Communication: Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills with complete professional fluency in both spoken and written English.


This role is eligible for relocation benefits.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $166,600 - $309,400. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefit

About Roche

Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
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