Senior Specialist Industrial Hygiene

Job Description

Do you want to make workplaces safer and healthier? As Senior Specialist Industrial Hygiene, you lead and improve hygiene programs at our Animal Health sites. Join our EHS team and help us achieve world-class safety standards.

For our location in Boxmeer, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a: Senior Specialist Industrial Hygiene

Welcome to Our Team

Our production and R&D facilities in Boxmeer and De Bilt are part of our global Animal Health network. Here we develop, manufacture, and package animal health products in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Boxmeer, with more than 2,000 employees, is the largest site in our global Animal Health network.
• Our Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) department (~21 employees) provides safety and environmental support for both locations to achieve world-class EHS performance.
• Within EHS, a team of 7 specialists focuses on Biosafety & Industrial Hygiene.

Purpose of the Role

As Senior Specialist Industrial Hygiene, you report to the Manager Biosafety & Industrial Hygiene and act as her right hand. You will collaborate closely with leaders in Manufacturing, R&D and Engineering, and will also be responsible for improving industrial hygiene programs across multiple sites.

You play a crucial role in:

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Providing expert guidance and support in industrial hygiene practices.
• Leading and implementing all site IH programs.
• Supporting (capital) engineering projects and operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create IH plans that meet regulatory and company standards.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative IH assessments or coordinate contracted services.
• Prioritize IH-related risks and develop corrective/preventive action plans.
• Monitor and communicate progress to EHS leadership and site management.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• Maintain technical competencies and regulatory knowledge.
• Ensure effective communication about hazards, exposures, and control strategies.
• Provide technical support for new projects (design review, containment verification).
• Conduct IH self-assessments/audits.

Required Experience and Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene (Master's degree is a plus), preferably combined with Ergonomics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing risks related to high-potency pharmaceutical compounds and containment systems.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with all organizational levels.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent technical leadership and communication skills (English, oral and written).

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus;
• 35,5 days of leave;
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;
• Solid Pension Plan;
• Incentive Plan;
• Travel allowance for commuting;
• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

For questions about this vacancy
Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: 

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

Required Skills:

Biosafety, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Hazardous Materials Training, Incident Investigations, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health Programs, Preventive Action, Process Safety, Professional Integrity, Recordkeeping, Site Management

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

12/30/2025

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