Director, Safety, Health, Environment (SHE), Facilities & Security

About the role

Roche is looking for a technical Director of SHE, Facilities & Security to lead its site's resilience, regulatory compliance and workplace safety culture. The role bridges site-level resilience with corporate strategy, guides a small, dedicated team and works alongside leadership, scientists and facility staff to keep the research environment safe, resilient and compliant. The position is not eligible for relocation.

Key responsibilities

• Translate global directives, quality standards and national/international regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, REACH, NFPA) into local site policies.
• Represent SHE on site leadership teams and committees, influencing corporate policy and supporting site expansion and product development.
• Oversee site maintenance, facilities engineering and capital projects, keeping critical power systems, emergency generators and monitoring solutions fully operational.
• Drive disaster recovery frameworks and act as primary Safety Officer and Incident Commander during emergencies.
• Lead a safety portfolio covering industrial hygiene, biosafety (BSL 1 & 2), chemical safety assessments, exposure monitoring, dangerous goods logistics and hazardous waste management for a Large Quantity Generator.
• Manage all regulatory reporting and audits with municipal, federal and international authorities to keep the site inspection-ready.
• Mentor and develop a small, high-performing team and foster a proactive safety culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Physical/Life Sciences, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or a related field (Master's strongly preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive operational management in diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or high-complexity industrial environments.
• 5+ years of direct people management of cross-functional teams and matrixed stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in regulatory analysis, Management of Change (MOC), hazard identification, property loss control and building code/safety standards.
• Proven ability to turn technical risks into executive insights and lead continuous improvement.
• Ability to command critical incidents such as chemical spills and major power outages, with flexibility for executive escalation and after-hours response.

Required skills

• Preferred professional certifications: CSP, CIH or PE.
• Regulatory compliance and incident command.

What we offer

• Expected salary range of $129,500 - $240,500 USD per year, depending on experience, qualifications and location.
• A discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• The position qualifies for the benefits described in the original listing.