--- title: Senior Safety, Health & Environmental Professional description: Roche is hiring for the Senior Safety, Health & Environmental Professional role in Santa Clara, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-safety-health-and-environmental-professional-at-roche-01a118b2-e326-728c-aecf-8bc48624f1af date: 2026-10-08T00:15:59Z og_description: Join Roche as Senior Safety, Health & Environmental Professional in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $83.9K–$155.9K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/873b6x.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Roche | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $83.9K/yr - $155.9K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Description At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ### The Position Why Roche We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society. The Opportunity Join Roche as a Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Business Partner and help us advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. In this dynamic role, you will be the trusted subject matter expert and strategic partner across manufacturing, facilities, R&D, and other key business functions—developing and implementing comprehensive SHE policies, programs, and initiatives that ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability. - Coordinates, develops, implements, and maintains site-wide SHE policies, procedures, and programs for regulatory compliance, company directives, and regional initiatives across critical areas such as Biosafety/Bloodborne Pathogens, Radiation Safety, Laser Safety, Asphyxiant/Compressed Gases, and Industrial Hygiene. - Serves as the dedicated SHE Business Partner and primary point of contact for assigned Bay Area business units, including BioSpecimen Acquisition Management, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, and Research & Early Development. - Conducts proactive workplace hazard evaluations and formal campus-wide SHE inspections; assesses impacts from equipment, materials, processes, and facilities to eliminate unsafe conditions and mitigate compliance risks. - Leads cross-functional continuous improvement teams to address program gaps, assists with external audits, and drives timely issue resolution. - Delivers technical expertise to management and frontline staff in interpreting complex safety regulations, local ordinances, and global corporate standards. - Analyzes safety metrics, incident trends, and program data to implement preventative initiatives and establish measurable tracking systems. - Leads and participates in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and emergency planning and response protocols. Who you are - You hold a Bachelor's Degree in a physical science, life science, environmental science, engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, or a related technical discipline. - You bring 5+ years of progressive safety, health, and environmental experience within diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, or related regulated technical sectors. - You possess a proven ability to influence decisions and drive safety culture change across multiple business functions without direct authority. - You demonstrate strong, practical working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards (such as Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and CDPH) and their pragmatic application within complex laboratory and manufacturing environments. - You have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of translating complex scientific, technical, and regulatory requirements into clear guidance and engaging training for diverse audiences. No relocation benefits are available for this role. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $83,900 - $155,900 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. [Benefits](https://careers.roche.com/global/en/benefits) ### 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. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. 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