Hse Head Commercial Operations Malaysia Indonesia Singapore & Thailand

**Job Description Summary** As a HSE Head, Commercial Operations Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore & Thailand (MY/ID/SG/TH) you will establish and maintain robust Health, Safety, Environment & Environmental Sustainability management governance that enables and support in country Business managers in complying with local health, safety and environmental legislation, as well as Novartis HSE policies and standards. \- Act as the primary HSE focal point for Malaysia by building open, collaborative and committed partnerships with Site Leadership and associates to drive a strong HSE culture. \- Fostering HSE governance and HSE & ES compliance across Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia through remote-enabled cross-functional collaboration. \- Develop and sustain transparent and trusted relationships with regulatory authorities, external stakeholders and the public, representing the organization on all HSE-related matters at the local level and virtually. \- Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Environmental Sustainability, ensuring effective coordination across business units and driving the implementation of Scope 3 environmental strategies in alignment with Novartis Operations targets and performance standards. \- Lead the end-to-end implementation of Commercial Operations Malaysia/Indonesia/Singapore/Thailand HSE strategy, plans and programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, Novartis HSE framework requirements and evolving business needs.   **Job Description** #LI-Hybrid Location: Selangor, Malaysia ### **Key Responsibilities** * Lead Health, Safety and Environment strategy across Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand operations. * Ensure compliance with Novartis standards and all applicable health, safety and environmental regulations. * Partner with business leaders to embed Health, Safety and Environment priorities into strategic decisions. * Establish governance frameworks that strengthen collaboration, operational excellence and service delivery. * Drive a culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement across commercial operations. * Oversee Health, Safety and Environment risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring activities. * Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. * Develop organizational capabilities through coaching, mentoring and Health, Safety and Environment training initiatives. * Provide leadership and subject matter expertise across critical Health, Safety and Environment disciplines and programs. * Support emergency preparedness, occupational health programs and regional Health, Safety and Environment objectives. ### **Essential Requirements** * Minimum 7 years of Health, Safety and Environment leadership experience within a multinational organization. * Registered Safety and Health Officer with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Malaysia. * Proven success leading Health, Safety and Environment programs within complex, self-operated facilities or large sites. * Strong technical foundation in Health, Safety and Environment, engineering or related disciplines with leadership experience. * Demonstrated expertise in identifying, managing and mitigating critical operational and safety risks. * Experience influencing stakeholders and driving outcomes within complex matrix organizations. * Strong planning, prioritization and continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach. * Bachelor's degree in safety management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Radiation Protection, Biological Safety, or a related field. **Desirable Requirements** Fluent in English (oral and written), Fluent in any local language **Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.   **Skills Desired** Environment Management, Occupational Hygiene, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement