Senior EHS engineer - BSO

Job Title: Senior EHS Engineer - Biosafety Officer (M/F/X)

Department: Environmental Health and Safety

Position Type: Full-Time

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Biotherapeutics & Advanced Therapies in Leiden we are looking for a new colleague to strengthen our Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) team. We are looking for a Senior EHS engineer-Biosafety Officer (M/F/X) who loves to interact with people, sees problems as opportunities and gets energized by improving Biorisk and EHS processes & systems to ensure that the EHS risks within the organization retain controlled. If you feel you get energy from Biorisk and EHS and are ready for a new challenge, here’s your chance!

Job Summary

The Senior EHS Engineer - Biosafety Officer will co-develop and implement comprehensive biorisk policies and programs to ensure the safe handling of biological materials while leading EHS initiatives across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of biorisk protocols, regulatory compliance, and standard methodologies in laboratories, production areas and environmental safety.

Key Responsibilities

1. Biorisk Management:

• Co-develop, implement, and maintain the biorisk management program.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop biosafety protocols for handling biological materials.
• Implement training programs for staff on biorisk practices and procedures.
• Supervise compliance with relevant local regulations and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) guidelines.

2. Environmental Health and Safety:

• Collaborate with the EHS team to develop and implement policies for a safe working environment.
• Coordinate, control, develop, and improve EHS systems, processes, and practices.
• Lead and support the implementation of EHS standards/systems within areas of expertise.
• Participate in hazard assessments, internal and external audits, and inspections related to EHS (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Respond to incidents, participate in investigations, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local and J&J regulations regarding biorisk (biosafety & biosecurity), use of animal byproducts, and environmental health.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and their application in the workplace.
• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as contact for biorisk and EHS-related inquiries and concerns.
• Mentor and develop teams of Standards Owners, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and EHS representatives.
• Collaborate with researchers, laboratories, operations and other partners to foster a culture of safety.
• Develop and present educational materials and training on biorisk and EHS topics.
• Driven to search for practical biorisk solutions which are compliant with local, national codes and J&J Standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or relevant field, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Biosafety, EHS, or bioscience lab / production environment, with progressive responsibility.
• Certified Biosafety Officer (Biologische Veiligheidsfunctionaris who is registered at BGGO)
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and standards in biosafety and EHS, including experience with ISO 14001 (preferred).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, proficient in both spoken and written Dutch and English.
• Confirmed Ability to work collaboratively in complex organizations and influence diverse partners.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in laboratory / production and coordination of safety programs.
• Additional qualifications such as Safety Manager Level 3 (“HVK”) and/or Industrial Hygiene (“AH”) are a plus.

Other Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Coaching, Complaints Investigation, Corporate Experience, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Environmental Health And Safety, Facility Management, Learning Content Design, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Risk Assessments, Safety-Oriented