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The PositionWe are looking for a SHE & Site Security Officer at Roche Diagnostics to lead and execute SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) and Site/Office Security agenda in the business.
In this role, you will:
- Lead SHE and Site Security agenda in the business, provide SHE and Site Security guidance to GM and LT
- Responsibility for establishing, leading and delivering SHE management systems (incl. organization, documentation, goals and performance management, audits, CAPA, training awareness, communication, incident and emergency management, fire protection, security management, operational safety, environment, SHE business partner's management, product stewardship, etc.)
- Promote SHE and Site Security in the company based on local / Group Roche SHE objectives and goals. Ensure a safe environment for employees
- Communicate local and corporate SHE and Site Security requirements within the site and help to ensure compliance
- Ensure compliance with local legal SHE legislation and regulations, with Roche SHE directives and provisions, Roche Security requirements (K19), processes and policies so company, employees and customers are kept safe and secure
- Ensure that a Risk management and risk assessment process is implemented and documented, organize periodic SHE and Site Security inspections. Report critical SHE situations and critical security incidents to CSO
- Monitor, document and report SHE KPIs, trends towards SHE goals, implementation of SHE programs and action plans
- Being responsible for delivery of regular SHE/SS Onboarding training of new employees and regular trainings of the whole affiliate as per legal and Group SHE requirements
- Having responsibility for managing of Occupational Health agenda, including Medical checks; ensure close cooperation with People&Culture Department.
- Ensure regular communication of SHE related information, manage regular communication with Group SHE team
- Support BCM (Business Continuity Management) process, be an active member of the emergency management team
- Ensure Pandemic planning and plan activation in case of a need
- Manage critical issues / cases related to security of the company / site (including participation in investigations)
- Manage financial provisions for legacy health and environmental liabilities, together with the finance department
- Establish and maintain contacts with the local SHE authorities, professional organizations and associations, scientific bodies and the public, with law enforcement authorities / police.
- Manage and guide security/safety aspects of car fleet/company car usage. Close communication/collaboration with purchasing department in terms of car selection process from safety/emission/environment perspective
- Supporting procurement team in office landlord relations and future office strategy in context of Roche ways of working
Qualification and Experience:
- University degree (preferably from engineering faculty)
- More than 5 years in a similar role and technical leadership experience
- Occasional travel is required for this role
- Spoken and written English & Turkish
- Project and change management skills
- Substantial experience working with diverse senior leaders
- Experience working in a matrix and multi-cultural environment
- Location: Istanbul/Turkey
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.
Skills Required
- University degree, preferably from an engineering faculty
- More than 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Technical leadership experience
- Spoken and written English and Turkish
- Project and change management skills
- Substantial experience working with diverse senior leaders
- Experience working in a matrix and multicultural environment
- Ability to travel occasionally
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roche and has not been reviewed or approved by Roche.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
Roche Insights
What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).







