Senior Safety, Health & Environmental Professional

About the role

Roche is looking for a Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Business Partner in Santa Clara. You will act as the trusted subject matter expert and strategic partner across manufacturing, facilities, R&D and other business functions, developing and implementing SHE policies, programs and initiatives that ensure regulatory compliance while building a culture of safety and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, implement and maintain site-wide SHE policies, procedures and programs covering biosafety/bloodborne pathogens, radiation safety, laser safety, asphyxiant/compressed gases and industrial hygiene.
• Serve as the SHE Business Partner and main contact for assigned Bay Area business units, including BioSpecimen Acquisition Management, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs and Research & Early Development.
• Conduct proactive workplace hazard evaluations and formal campus-wide SHE inspections, and assess equipment, materials, processes and facilities to eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams, assist with external audits and drive timely issue resolution.
• Advise management and frontline staff on complex safety regulations, local ordinances and corporate standards.
• Analyze safety metrics, incident trends and program data to set up preventative initiatives and measurable tracking systems.
• Lead and take part in incident investigations, root cause analyses and emergency planning and response protocols.

Required profile

• 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 in diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals or similar regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to influence decisions and drive safety culture change across business functions without direct authority.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of turning complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear guidance and training.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations such as Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT and CDPH, applied in laboratory and manufacturing settings.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.

What we offer

• Expected salary range of $83,900 - $155,900 USD per year, depending on experience, qualifications and location; actual pay is determined by the employer.
• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.
• The position qualifies for the benefits described in the original listing.
• No relocation benefits are available for this role.