HSE Specialist

About Hovione

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, technology, and manufacturing 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?

Engages in the implementation of the Health, Safety and Environmental Management and Sustainability programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities, developing requirements, supporting implementation through training and communication and monitoring implementation through audit and inspection. Conducts and supports incident investigations and risk assessments. Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge and familiarity of regulatory and organization requirements and standards and works to ensure these requirements are fully implemented.

- Implement HSE policies, procedures and guidelines in the areas of expertise as requested.

- Create incident reports and perform inspections to ensure conformity in the HSE areas of expertise.

- Conduct internal audits in the HSE areas of expertise.

- Coordinate audits conducted by external parties.

- Assist in development and implementation of HSE systems and standards to facilitate the capturing and analysis of HSE statistics.

- Conduct risk analysis in the HSE area of expertise, proposing mitigation plans in the assigned projects.

- Give support in the investigation of incidents/accidents as required.

- Conduct regular inspections to the sites under responsibility in the HSE areas of expertise, ensuring conformity with all procedures and guidelines.

- Delivery internal training sessions in the HSE areas of expertise.

- Ensure all assigned tasks are properly planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner.

- Propose improvements to the area as appropriate and solve problems.

- Make quality and timely decisions within the HSE tasks under her / his responsibility.

- Gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues.

- Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others).

- To assure and promote compliance on Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability, including the prevention of major accidents hazards, by exercising good governance and through the implementation of policy, procedures and training.

- University, or equivalent, qualification in a HSE discipline, in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Safety or similar scientific field (mandatory)

- Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at work (desired)

- Professional Certificate in Environmental Legislation (desired)

- Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in HSE in a manufacturing environment

- Strong understanding and knowledge of HSE principles

- Awareness and understanding of the HSE regulatory environment

- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to ensure that the requirements necessary for the Control of Major Accident Hazards are being fully implemented

- Fluency in English (mandatory)

- Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

In compliance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, Hovione discloses a base pay range for this U.S. based position. Actual pay is influenced by location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime, and all roles may include a short-term incentive bonus. Employment is at-will, and compensation may change based on performance or market conditions. Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, leaves, and health coverage (medical, dental, vision), subject to plan terms. Full benefit details are shared upon offer.

HSE Specialist Range: $92,040 - $147,264 

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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