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Hybrid in Haarlem·Full-time·Added 18 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Haarlem
- Contract
- Full-time
- Languages
- Dutch
Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A completed MVK or HVK qualification, supplemented by HBO (higher professional education) level of working and thinking.
- Demonstrable experience within safety, EHS, or High Risk Work in a complex operational or technical environment.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, safety standards, and risk management; familiarity with GMP guidelines is a plus.
- Experience with Permit-to-Work processes, audits, incident investigation, and the implementation or improvement of safety programs.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to set priorities independently and realize improvements.
- You are a connecting interlocutor who can advise, influence, and collaborate at various levels.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both oral and written.
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Working at our organization means collaborating on health in an international working environment with dedicated colleagues. You will get all the space to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions, including:
- A competitive salary
- 35.5 vacation days
- 8% holiday allowance and a 3% year-end bonus
- An excellent pension
- A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options every day.
- On-site sports facilities with classes in boxing, Zumba, and Pilates.
- Excellent coffee prepared by a professional barista.
- Game room with a pool table and a ping pong table.
- Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
- Access to a separate prayer/meditation room
The role
Job Description
What if your expertise could prevent serious incidents before they occur? As our High Risk Work Program Lead, you will combine safety leadership, digital innovation, and cross-departmental collaboration to create a safer working environment and shape the future of High Risk Work on the Haarlem Campus. We are looking for a:
What you'll do
- Leading the implementation, governance, and compliance of High Risk Work programs and safety standards.
- Translating corporate standards and legal requirements into effective local procedures, training programs, competency frameworks, KPIs, SOPs, and compliance reporting mechanisms.
- Process owner of the Permit-to-Work process and the digital work permit system.
- Leading initiatives in the areas of safety, compliance, digitalization, and process optimization by analyzing incidents, trends, and performance indicators to reduce risks and stimulate continuous improvement.
- Performing audits, assessments, and gap analyses and ensuring effective follow-up of improvement actions.
- Advising site leadership and stakeholders on governance, compliance, risk management, and operational effectiveness within High Risk Work.
About the role
As High Risk Work Program Lead, you are responsible for the implementation, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement of High Risk Work (HRW) programs on the Haarlem Campus. You are the primary point of contact for critical safety programs, including working at height, confined spaces, lifting and hoisting operations, excavation work, and hot work.
Your profile
For this position, we are looking for a safety professional who combines technical expertise with ownership, persuasiveness, and a practical approach. You are able to translate complex requirements into workable solutions and know how to bring various stakeholders along in changes.
- Preferably experience within the pharmaceutical industry or another strictly regulated environment.
We offer
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your inquiry, including the vacancy number and the vacancy title, to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com
Applications can only be submitted via our careersite
Required Skills
Adaptability, Chemical Safety, Data Analysis, EHS Compliance, Emergency Response Preparedness, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Process Safety, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Inspections, Training and Development, Waste Management
Employee Status
Project Temps (Fixed Term)
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Posting End Date
11/13/2026
About MSD
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1891
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Rahway, USA
In their own words
About the company & team
You will join a small and engaged team of safety professionals with diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, and experiences. It is precisely this diversity that enables us to approach safety issues from different perspectives and together arrive at practical, supported solutions. Within the team, we work closely together, actively share knowledge, and support each other where necessary. Lines of communication are short, there is plenty of room for your own initiative, and your expertise has a direct visible impact on the safety and continuity of our Haarlem Campus. At the same time, working from within the team, you will collaborate intensively with colleagues from, among others, Operations, Engineering, Facilities Management, Quality, and Procurement.
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