The PositionServe as corporate US Health & Safety Network Lead and as the US-based anchor for Corporate Health & Safety in Novo to connect US site realities with global direction. Lead and mature the Corporate US health & safety network across US sites, working closely with Denmark-based corporate health & safety stakeholders. This role requires a professional who can speak and understand the language of EHS managers i.e. compliance, regulation, risk, audits, management systems and practical implementation-while also seeing the bigger picture and translating EHS topics into business-relevant priorities, decisions and outcomes. Success depends on combining strong network-building and facilitation skills with a clear corporate mindset: Understanding local needs without becoming site-bound, identifying common risks and opportunities and shaping synergies through scalable solutions that support the wider enterprise. Results are delivered through credibility, influence, consultation, structured governance and cross-site collaboration rather than direct authority.
RelationshipsReports to Director.
Essential Functions- Serve as the US-based Corporate Health & Safety anchor, connecting US site needs with global priorities and consistent implementation across GMS, R&D and USO
- Translate health & safety risks and requirements into business-relevant priorities and recommendations, engaging Health & Safety professionals on compliance and implementation while influencing senior leaders on people, reliable operations, business continuity and enterprise risk
- Lead operate and mature the Corporate US Health & Safety network through clear governance, recurring meetings, focused subgroups and action follow-up to drive alignment, knowledge sharing and scalable solutions
- Translate Corporate Health & Safety standards and priorities into practical US guidance aligned with regulatory requirements, business context and local accountability
- Provide senior Health & Safety consultation and coordination across Corporate Health & Safety, US sites, business leaders, support functions and relevant external specialists
- Prepare decision-ready recommendations outlining risk, compliance, business impact, options, dependencies, resources and recommended actions
- Lead selected cross-site Health & Safety initiatives and support corporate processes, coordinating functions, governance, delivery and stakeholder visibility
- Influence implementation and accountability through others, owning governance, advice, escalation and deliverables while sites retain local compliance and health & safety performance accountability
- Manage resources and budget within mandate, including travel and external spend and advise on investment and resource decisions without direct P&L accountability
- Identify cross-site risks, regulatory changes and improvement opportunities through dialogue, trend reviews, audits and site visits, escalating matters requiring corporate attention
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Other duties as assigned
Physical RequirementsAbility to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Business, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, Risk Management, or a related field, required
- Minimum eight (8) years of relevant Health & Safety experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or another regulated environment, including complex multi-site organizations, required
- Knowledge of US occupational health and safety regulations and standards, including OSHA and applicable state-specific requirements, required
- Demonstrated understanding of business operations, strategic priorities and value-chain dependencies, with the ability to position health & safety risks and recommendations in a broader business context, required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate credibly in both health & safety and management language-engaging EHS professionals on compliance, risk and implementation while influencing senior leaders on business impact, priorities and decisions, required
- Experience building and leading effective cross-site or cross-functional networks in a matrix organization, creating alignment, sharing knowledge and converting relationships into coordinated action without direct authority, preferred
- Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, ASP, CHMM or equivalent, preferred
- Experience translating regulatory expectations, audits, inspections and complex risk topics into practical actions, executive-ready decision material and business-relevant recommendations, a plus
