Senior Biosafety Officer

Senior Biosafety Officer page is loaded## Senior Biosafety Officer remote type:
Hybrid locations:
NLD - North Brabant - Boxmeertime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
February 23, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :
R374057

Job Description
* We are offering a challenging and unique Biosafety position on a constantly growing site with room for further professionalization. Our site houses various facilities such as production and research facilities, including laboratories and state-of-the-art biotechnological production facilities.
* For our Animal Health location Boxmeer we are currently recruiting a
** Senior Biosafety Officer
**** Welcome to our team
** Our production and R&D (Research & Development) facilities in Boxmeer and De Bilt are part of our global Animal Health network and develop, manufacture and package animal health products according to Good Manufacturing Practices standards (GMP). Boxmeer, with its more than 2000 employees, is the largest site in our Animal Health's global network.  Our Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) department (~21 employees) provides safety and environmental support for our animal health organization at the Boxmeer and De Bilt facilities to drive towards world class EHS performance.

The department covers all the essential EHS expertise, with a team of now 7 individuals specializing in Biosafety & Industrial Hygiene (BS&IH).
** Purpose of the role
** Reporting into the Manager Biosafety & Industrial Hygiene and serving as her right hand, you play a crucial role in ensuring our site's compliance with regulatory and company requirements, while providing expert guidance and support in biosafety practices. In this position you will be responsible for leading and driving implementation of all site Biosafety programs, ensuring compliance with both local and country regulatory and global company requirements as well as providing Biosafety technical support for (capital) engineering projects and operations.

This role requires close collaboration with predominantly (site) leaders in Manufacturing, Research & Development and Engineering.
** Main tasks
*** Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the Biosafety program, responsible for designing and implementing bio risk management programs.
* Assess the site's bio risk program and establish a site bio risk profile to justify and acquire appropriate resources for effective biosafety program management.
* Establish and maintain excellent communication processes to ensure that site management and affected employees in R&D and Manufacturing understand workplace hazards, exposures, accompanying risks, and required control strategies.
* Provide technical support for engineering projects and technical modifications to ensure proper biosafety design and containment verification.
* Conduct biosafety self-assessments and audits to ensure compliance with local and country regulatory and global company requirements.
* Develop and contribute to an effective biosafety training program for both management and employees.
** Your profile
*** Competitive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.
* 3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
* A minimum of 35.5 days of leave.
* Travel allowance and a solid pension plan.
* A high-quality company restaurant offering fresh and healthy options daily.
* Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance, and there is ample parking.
* A contribution toward your personal sports membership to support your vitality.
* A beautiful private park on-site, perfect for a walk, break, or moment of relaxation.
* Mental well-being support through Lyra Health for you and your family members.
* Access to a dedicated prayer/meditation room.
* Extensive growth opportunities, thanks to the size of the site and the many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
* A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and evolving.
** What we offer
** We provide an opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our employees and the environment. In this role, you will…