Senior Safety, Health and Environmental Professional I

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

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'll be the trusted expert and strategic partner across manufacturing, facilities, R&D, supply chain, 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. You'll work with considerable independence, lead cross-functional teams on complex projects, mentor colleagues, and make a measurable impact on how we protect our people and environment at Roche.

The Opportunity

• Coordinates, develops, implements, and maintains SHE policies, procedures, and programs for regulatory compliance, company Directives, and site/Bay Area-wide initiatives—managing critical programs such as Hazardous and Medical Waste, Industrial Wastewater, Compressed Gases, TSCA/FIFRA, and Refrigerant Management.

• Serves as the subject matter expert in program implementation, leads identification of improvement opportunities, and creates and leads teams to address deficiencies.

• Conducts proactive inspections and hazard evaluations of work areas; assesses impacts from equipment, materials, processes, and facilities to identify and control hazardous conditions and regulatory non-compliance.

• Develops, implements, and conducts formal campus-wide SHE inspections and audits; assists with or leads external audits and tracks resolution of issues.

• Provides technical expertise to management and staff in resolving difficult problems, interpreting laws, regulations, and Roche standards while supporting new staff orientation and training.

• Analyzes key program areas and trends; works with vendors and business functions to identify opportunities, implement initiatives, and establish systems to track, measure, and report on assigned activities.

• Participates in emergency planning and response, and supports SHE management with cross-functional projects impacting multiple business areas and divisions

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in physical science, life science, environmental sciences, engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, or other relevant field.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in industries such as diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or related sectors with demonstrated expertise in SHE programs.

• Proven ability to influence opinions and drive change across multiple business functions and units without direct authority, with strong knowledge and application of relevant laws and regulations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific, technical, and regulatory information to diverse audiences and audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective training materials while building and maintaining smooth, cooperative working relationships across multiple departments and business units

• Preferred Skills: Completion of a national certification, or ability to obtain, such as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).

Relocation benefits for this position are not available.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $86,200-$160,000.  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.

Benefits

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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