Global Safety Expert - Process Safety

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The Position

Summary:

Location: Basel, Switzerland

The Global Safety Expert – Process Safety is Roche’s subject matter expert and primary point of contact for process safety. The role provides strategic direction and technical leadership to ensure the effective delivery and continuous improvement of Roche’s global process safety program.

Key Responsibilities

Global Process Safety Program

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the global process safety program.

• Serve as Global Product Owner for Process Safety, setting priorities and coordinating implementation across Roche.

• Provide expert guidance on process safety, technical and facility safety, hazardous substances and energies, and fire and explosion risks.

• Own and improve relevant requirements, directives, technical guidelines, training, and tools within the Roche SHE Management System.

• Establish and lead the Process Safety Community of Practice, strengthening expertise and knowledge sharing across Roche.

• Support risk assessments, incident investigations, technical reviews, audits, and assurance activities.

• Define performance indicators and reporting requirements, ensuring reliable data for decision making.

• Monitor regulatory developments, emerging risks, industry practices, and new technologies.

• Represent Roche in relevant industry associations and external expert bodies.

• Coach and influence business leaders, site teams, SHE professionals, and external partners to take ownership and deliver process safety outcomes.

Education and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Relevant professional certification in process safety, engineering, or occupational safety is an advantage.

• Auditing qualification or experience is an advantage.

Professional Experience and Preferred Skills

• Significant experience in process safety, operational safety, engineering, or a related technical SHE discipline, preferably within a multinational organization.

• Proven experience developing and implementing process safety programs at major technical sites or corporate level.

• Expert knowledge of risk management, incident investigation, fire and explosion prevention, hazardous substances and energies, and relevant regulations.

• Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear and practical recommendations.

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, coaching, and communication skills in a global matrix environment.

• Excellent spoken and written English and the ability to work effectively across cultures.

• Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining relevant professional knowledge and networks.

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.