Job Description Summary
The HSE Business Partner provides advanced technical Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) expertise to support the Puurs Aseptic Site in maintaining compliance with Belgian legislation, EU directives, and Novartis global HSE standards.This role focuses on technical and regulatory excellence—ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations without people management or leadership responsibilities.
The expert supports operational teams, performs risk assessments, ensures documentation accuracy, and strengthens HSE processes across the site.
Job Description
Major Accountabilities
Ensure compliance with Belgian, EU, and Novartis HSE regulations, maintaining all required permits and environmental reporting
Maintain and continuously improve the site's HSE management system and audit‑ready documentation
Prepare the site for internal and external inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews
Conduct routine HSE inspections to verify implementation of safety controls and standards
Lead incident and near‑miss reporting, coordinating investigations and root cause analysis
Drive CAPA implementation, tracking progress and promoting continuous HSE performance improvement
Perform and update machine, chemical, biosafety, and other risk assessments; maintain the risk register
Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and provide expert guidance to managers and teams
Ensure compliance with environmental requirements, including waste, emissions, and chemical storage; support process safety evaluations
Manage timely HSE reporting, KPI submission, and sharing of lessons learned and best practices across the organisation
Minimum Requirements
At least 7 years of experience in HSE roles, ideally in pharmaceutical, aseptic, chemical, or regulated industrial environments.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
Certified Safety Advisor (Preventie adviseur) Level 1 or Level 2 (mandatory in Belgium).
Strong background in Belgian HSE regulations, environmental permitting, and EU directives.
Demonstrated experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, operational HSE support, HSE by design project management
Familiarity with aseptic manufacturing operations and process safety principles.
Ability to work in a highly regulated, fast‑paced operational environment.
Ability to work on site (Puurs, Belgium)
Languages
Fluency in English and Dutch required; French is an asset.
What you can expect from us
An open working environment and a stimulating company culture. Opportunities to develop yourself and expand your knowledge across various domains. Attention to work–life balance. In Puurs, we offer a supportive framework designed to promote the physical and mental well-being of our colleagues. For example, we provide a bike leasing program, access to a local fitness center for employees, and an on-site mental health coach.
Commitment to diversity & inclusion
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunities, and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that fosters innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to reach their full potential.
Skills Desired
Health Safety Environment (HSE), Risk AssessmentsSkills Required
- At least 7 years of experience in HSE roles, ideally in pharmaceutical, aseptic, chemical, or regulated industrial environments
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- Certified Safety Advisor (Preventie adviseur) Level 1 or Level 2 (mandatory in Belgium)
- Strong background in Belgian HSE regulations, environmental permitting, and EU directives
- Demonstrated experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and risk assessment
- Experience providing operational HSE support and HSE-by-design project involvement
- Familiarity with aseptic manufacturing operations and process safety principles
- Ability to work on site (Puurs, Belgium)
- Fluency in English and Dutch
- French language skills
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
Novartis Insights
What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
