Global HSE Senior Director I

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science and technology to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

As the Senior Director, HSE Operations, you will be responsible for driving the operationalisation of Health, Safety & Sustainability (HSS) strategy across all manufacturing sites. Within this critical global leadership role you will lead and partner closely with Site HSE Directors and Global HSE functions to ensure consistent deployment of standards, elevate performance, and embed HSS as a core enabler of operational excellence and business resilience.

• Lead the global deployment of Health, Safety & Sustainability (HSS) strategy, translating enterprise vision into practical, site-level execution with measurable results.

• Drive consistent implementation of HSS standards across all manufacturing sites while balancing global expectations with local regulatory and operational requirements.

• Establish and strengthen governance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance, corporate standards adherence, and readiness for emerging requirements.

• Provide strategic oversight of risk management, audits, and incident investigation processes, ensuring robust root cause analysis and systemic corrective actions.

• Champion proactive risk identification and continuous improvement to reduce high-hazard exposure and strengthen operational resilience.

• Define and manage global HSS KPIs, leveraging data analytics and insights to benchmark performance and inform executive decision-making.

• Foster transparency and accountability through regular performance reviews with site leadership and corporate stakeholders.

• Build a strong safety leadership culture by developing and empowering Site HSE Directors as strategic partners within leadership teams.

• Strengthen enterprise resilience through global emergency preparedness, crisis management, and coordinated scenario planning.

• Act as a trusted advisor and external representative, influencing corporate strategy, capital investment decisions, and advancing the company’s reputation with regulators, industry bodies, and customers

• 15+ years of progressive HSE leadership experience, including senior multi-site or global roles within high-hazard, regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or biotechnology.

• Proven ability to translate HSE strategy into effective execution across complex organisations, aligning corporate standards with site-level delivery.

• Strong expertise in designing and maturing HSE management systems, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance programmes.

• Deep capability in risk management, auditing, incident investigation, and root cause analysis, with a track record of driving sustainable, systemic improvement.

• Demonstrated use of data analytics, KPIs, and leading/lagging indicators to improve performance, support decision-making, and strengthen accountability.

• Strategic, influential leader with high emotional intelligence, experienced in cultural transformation, leadership development, emergency preparedness, and representing the organisation with regulators, industry bodies, and key customers

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

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