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HSE Manager CommOps Spain & Portugal

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

Novartis

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Overview

Salary
€42,800 - €79,400 a year

About €2,610 - €4,390 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimally, should have a college/university degree in safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health and/or medicine, engineering, or related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience related to HSE.
  • Should have Country relevant HSE qualification / certification in the three technical specialties (Safety, Hygiene and Ergonomics and Psychosocial). "Grado superior"
  • Working knowledge of Spanish, and at least an advance level in English is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and operate in a highly matrixed environment. Has advanced knowledge and competence in several functional areas in HSE&BCM.
  • Strong stakeholder management and organizational savvy. Capable to interact with different levels in the organization.

Nice to have

Audit Management, Environment Management, Good Documentation Practices, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Systems, Incident Investigations, Incident Reporting, Influential Leadership, Occupational Hygiene, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

€42,800.00 - €79,400.00

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 42,800.00 - 79,400.00 EUR

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

The role

HSE -Strategic HSE lead in small cluster, country or site. To develop open and trustworthy relationship to the authorities and the public, and acting as:

Representative of HSE for local site/ country. To establish and maintain HSE management systems that will support and assist line managers to comply with local health, safety and environmental legislation and the Novartis HSE Policies and Global documents.

Senior HSE Manager/Specialist -Act as subject matter expert on individual discipline (develop strategy, governance and expertise) and give support to the business as needed.

Environmental Sustainability (ES) Business Partner -Support the implementation of Novartis ES strategy in relation to the Novartis value chain (Scope 3) -Drive engagement with suppliers and lead on specific Scope 3 team initiatives -Liase with other business functions and support the internal decision-making impacting value-chain environmental impact

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities

  • Site Head of HSE -Leads the HSE function in a country or mono platform site, ensuring site compliance with Novartis HSE documents and legal requirements.
  • Build a strong relationship with the business and establish effective governance mechanisms to promote collaboration and service efficiency.
  • Direct connection to the Site Leadership team. Acting as a role model in HSE and ensuring alignment between the global HSE framework and the local needs.
  • Establishes and maintains a strong communication network between sites -Strong management of the risk portfolio. Ensures timely reporting and escalation of incidents at site level and right quality CAPA implementation at site level.
  • Leads root cause investigations and lessons learned sharing of incidents at site level -Develop HSE capabilities in the line managers and coach them to act as point of contact for HSE issues
  • Participates in and actively contributes to the development of HSE Services strategies, objectives, goals and targets.
  • Ensures that the provided services and tools are based on business needs, of appropriate quality and in compliance to internal and external requirements in the most economical way
  • Subject matter leaders that develop the discipline in alignment with the HSE strategy. Alternatively leads a specific project at defined level and ensures accurate data is supplied to ECN and HSE Governance Board"
  • Monitors the HSE regulatory requirement climate, respective trends and determine associated applicability to Novartis businesses, facilities and products
  • Act as Coordinator of the Joint Prevention Service (Servicio de Prevención Mancomunado) in Spain, ensuring its effective coordination and operation in accordance with applicable Occupational Risk Prevention legislation:

o Coordinate the preventive activities and disciplines within the scope of the Joint Prevention Service, ensuring an integrated and interdisciplinary approach.

o Coordinate and/or perform occupational risk assessments and preventive activity planning within the scope of the Joint Prevention Service.

o Coordinate the annual preventive activity program and annual report, and maintain the preventive documentation required for the operation of the Joint Prevention Service.

o Coordinate internal and externally provided preventive activities and support the adequacy of the resources required for the effective operation of the Joint Prevention Service.

About Novartis

Novartis is a global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, operating across the pharmaceutical, generics, biosimilars, and eye care sectors. With over 100,000 employees worldwide and a presence in more than 140 countries, it is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, known for innovative medicines in areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular health.

In Spain, Novartis has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, employing a diverse workforce across clinical development, data science, IT, and audit functions. The company is a major employer of international talent, offering roles in English and fostering a multicultural, science-driven environment. For international professionals, Novartis provides structured career paths in clinical research and development, with opportunities to work on global projects from its Spanish hubs.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1796
Employees
100,000–200,000
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Novartis operates in English as its corporate language, making it accessible for international professionals without local language requirements.
  • The Barcelona office hosts a large hub for clinical development and global functions, offering roles in data science, clinical programming, and medical affairs.
  • Spain is a key market for Novartis, with a strong pipeline of clinical trials and digital health initiatives.
  • The company offers structured career paths and global mobility programs, allowing employees to move between countries and functions.
  • Novartis provides a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa support and settling-in assistance.

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Additional information

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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