The Research HSE Risk Manager will develop and promote a leading and cost-effective HSE risk management program, controlling and minimizing HSE risks to an acceptable level, and preventing future HSE liabilities.

The Research HSE Risk Manager will:
*Provide the global research organization with a reliable and objective overview of the HSE performance of all research sites, organizations and activities.
*Ensure that HSE performance issues are appropriately addressed.
*Advise research global and local management in approaches to improve HSE risk management as well as in the reduction of risks.
*Create and maintain coherent HSE standards and promote HSE awareness to enhance HSE management and performance.
*Ensure management systems are established and maintained to evaluate performance against internal and external standards.
*Act as Deputy to Global Head, HSE & Business Continuity on other HSE issues.This position requires 3-5 years experience in health, safety, and environmental risk assessment and management in a biotech/ pharma laboratory environment. The successful candidate should have experience in implementation and maintenance of HSE audit systems, development of tools and programs, and will have conducted periodic audits and follow up for corrective measures.

Bachelor degree in life sciences, chemistry, or other appropriate discipline and ABSA certification as a Certified Biosafety Professional (CBP) or other equivalent certification in Occupational Health and Safety Program is required. Solid verbal and written English communication skills. Fluency in additional languages, such as German or Mandarin would be favorably considered. Demonstrated leadership abilities, as well as the ability to communicate and influence others in a complex, matrixed environment are essential.