Director/Associate Director of Safety, Facilities, and Security

Director/Associate Director, SBX Technology

Roche is seeking a strategic safety and facilities leader to join the SBX Technology team. This high-visibility role focuses on operational resilience, compliance excellence, and proactive risk management within a fast-paced biotech environment. The successful candidate will oversee critical infrastructure, safety, security, and facilities maintenance while ensuring 24/7 inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage SHE, security, and facilities maintenance in compliance with regulatory and company policies.
• Oversee critical power systems, emergency generators, and building outage readiness.
• Lead cross-functional facilities projects, including construction, equipment upgrades, and process implementations.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and post-incident investigations.
• Manage safety processes such as hazardous waste, chemical safety, biosafety, and exposure monitoring.
• Ensure site-wide inspection readiness and manage government/company interactions.
• Establish monitoring solutions for critical equipment and develop emergency response plans for after-hours scenarios.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in chemistry, safety, industrial hygiene, or a relevant field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in large-scale industrial environments (e.g., biotech, pharma, manufacturing).
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage emergency responses and maintain on-call availability.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record in project management, continuous improvement, and strategic safety leadership.