Senior Safety, Health & Environmental Professional
Roche
Summary
Join Roche as a Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Business Partner and help us advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. In this dynamic role, you will be the trusted subject matter expert and strategic partner across manufacturing, facilities, R&D, and other key business functions—developing and implementing comprehensive SHE policies, programs, and initiatives that ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.
Job description
- Coordinates, develops, implements, and maintains site-wide SHE policies, procedures, and programs for regulatory compliance, company directives, and regional initiatives across critical areas such as Biosafety/Bloodborne Pathogens, Radiation Safety, Laser Safety, Asphyxiant/Compressed Gases, and Industrial Hygiene.
- Serves as the dedicated SHE Business Partner and primary point of contact for assigned Bay Area business units, including BioSpecimen Acquisition Management, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, and Research & Early Development.
- Conducts proactive workplace hazard evaluations and formal campus-wide SHE inspections; assesses impacts from equipment, materials, processes, and facilities to eliminate unsafe conditions and mitigate compliance risks.
- Leads cross-functional continuous improvement teams to address program gaps, assists with external audits, and drives timely issue resolution.
- Delivers technical expertise to management and frontline staff in interpreting complex safety regulations, local ordinances, and global corporate standards.
- Analyzes safety metrics, incident trends, and program data to implement preventative initiatives and establish measurable tracking systems.
- Leads and participates in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and emergency planning and response protocols.
Who you are
- You hold a Bachelor's Degree in a physical science, life science, environmental science, engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
- You bring 5+ years of progressive safety, health, and environmental experience within diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, or related regulated technical sectors.
- You possess a proven ability to influence decisions and drive safety culture change across multiple business functions without direct authority.
- You demonstrate strong, practical working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards (such as Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and CDPH) and their pragmatic application within complex laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- You have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of translating complex scientific, technical, and regulatory requirements into clear guidance and engaging training for diverse audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a physical science, life science, environmental science, engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive safety, health, and environmental experience within diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, or related regulated technical sectors.
- Proven ability to influence decisions and drive safety culture change across multiple business functions without direct authority.
- Strong, practical working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards (such as Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and CDPH) and their pragmatic application within complex laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of translating complex scientific, technical, and regulatory requirements into clear guidance and engaging training for diverse audiences.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Health insurance
Company overview
Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. As the world's largest biotech company and the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Roche operates through two primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is renowned for its leadership in personalized healthcare, combining strengths in both drug development and diagnostic testing to deliver tailored treatments for patients. Roche maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and central nervous system disorders, with a portfolio that includes over 30 medicines on the World Health Organization's Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The company owns significant subsidiaries including Genentech, Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ventana Medical Systems, and Foundation Medicine. With approximately 103,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 100 countries, Roche has established itself as a leader in cancer treatments globally while maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative therapies and diagnostic solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized through ten consecutive years as Group Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry.