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Job Function:

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function:

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description:

Job title: EHS Specialist

Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing

Sub function: Environmental Health & Safety

Category: Experienced Analyst, Environmental Health & Safety (P5)

Location: Sassenheim / Netherlands
 

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a EHS Specialist to be in Sassenheim, Netherlands!

BU5-LVV in Sassenheim is a new Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain Lentiviral Vector (LVV) production facility, designed to support the global Johnson & Johnson BCMA CAR-T program for multiple myeloma—a disease affecting ~160,000 patients annually. This state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing site will play a key role in advancing patient care.

As an EHS Specialist, you will ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment within Operations. You will be the go-to expert for EHS topics, working closely with manufacturing specialists, operators, engineers, and EHS representatives.

Are you passionate about Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and ready to make an impact in a global healthcare leader? Do you thrive on improving processes and creating a safe, sustainable work environment? Then this is your opportunity!

You’ll be part of a dynamic team during the full-scale operations, contributing to safety excellence and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for:

• Being the primary contact for all EHS-related topics within the Business Unit and facility.

• Leading and facilitate incident investigations and ensure proper reporting.

• Coaching and guide EHS Representatives/Ambassadors on the shop floor.

• Performing EHS assessments for projects and process changes.

• Supporting risk assessments (facility, ergonomic, chemical, biosafety) and mitigation plans.

• Preparing for and participate in internal/external audits (ISO 14001/45001, J&J audits, governmental inspections).

• Collaborating with the EHS department, Biosafety Officer, and Operational Standard Owners.

• Monitoring EHS performance through data analysis and define improvement actions.

• Developing a multi-year EHS strategy aligned with site objectives.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety (e.g., HVK, Industrial Hygiene) or Bio-process/Chemical/Process Engineering.

• 2–4 years of operational experience in biotechnology or biopharmaceutical environments.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical/bio-processing principles and GMP standards.

• Strong communication skills in English (Dutch preferred).

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

                                                                                                                                         

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Complaints Investigation, Corporate Experience, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Developing Others, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Facility Management, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Mentorship, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Risk Assessments, Safety Audits, Safety-Oriented