Senior EHS Specialist

Roche • Carlsbad, CA

9d • $73,000 - $135,600

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces in highly regulated environments? Roche is seeking a dedicated Senior SHE (Safety, Health, & Environmental) Specialist to lead efforts in identifying risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety across our operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by managing complex SHE programs, investigating incidents, and developing innovative solutions that protect both our employees and the environment.
The Opportunity
As a key member of our SHE Department, you will collaborate across functions to uphold Roche’s commitment to safety excellence. Your expertise will support the development of policies, oversee incident investigations, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in industrial environments and a passion for continuous improvement, this position provides a rewarding platform to advance Roche’s safety culture and operational integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional SHE experience, preferably in regulated or science-driven industries.
• Proven track record managing complex SHE projects and developing enterprise-wide programs.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial hygiene practices, incident management, and SHE risk assessments.
• Experience with industrial, laboratory, and office environments in managing SHE risks and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilize SHE data to drive safety initiatives.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of working effectively across cross-functional teams.
• This position is not eligible for relocation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and revision of SHE programs, ensuring compliance with regulations through technical writing.
• Lead or facilitate investigations of SHE incidents, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Manage action plans for incident follow-up to ensure effective resolution.
• Compile and report SHE-related metrics and data as needed or assigned.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local SHE regulations in designated areas.
• Provide leadership and resources to implement and sustain SHE programs, processes, or systematic changes.
• Prepare, coordinate, and conduct SHE meetings, inspections, and training sessions to promote safety awareness and adherence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees