Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Summary:
Our corporate activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time **Health & Safety Coordinator - Preventieadviseur Niv 1**to support our team and coordinate services at our office in Belgium, This position is based at our Leuven, Belgium facilities with main focus on lab & logistics as our prevention advisor (Level 1), they will also be involved in Health & Safety programs and coordination for other European offices where required. This position will work in a team to accomplish tasks and projects that are instrumental to the company’s success. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

- Draft, implement and follow up on prevention plans (annual action plan, global prevention plan),
- Identify, evaluate and report possible risks in the context of a safe working environment. Perform risk assessments and work together with different departments to implement improvements,
- Advise on a range of specialist areas. (e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases),
- Responsible for following up and analyzing work accidents and propose measures to reduce the number of accidents,
- Overviewing safety requirements and compliance during projects, both with internal and external partners,
- Follow up with company leadership and employees on prevention related topics,
- Organize trainings for employees and management on different health, safety, and security related topics,
- Provide insight and guidance for purchasing to ensure safety and ergonomics are key focus for furniture, fixtures and other work related equipment,
- Responsible for staying current and informed on recent evolutions regarding welfare legislation and be able to summarize action steps needed to leadership for consideration,
- Keep all mandatory HSE documents up to date for assigned offices and laboratories,
- Participate in consultative bodies where needed (CPBW),
- Follow up with contractors and vendors to make sure they follow all HSE guidelines,
- Organize and follow up, together with EPA, on all mandatory health check ups,
- Support Facilities staff in other European countries with health and safety advice on office environments and construction projects,
- Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Diploma preventieadviseur niveau 1,
- Exceptional communication skills, Fluent in Dutch & English,
- Responsible and flexible attitude,
- Experience working in a matrix team environment, cross-functional coordination,
- Ability to analyze processes and data and make recommendations for process improvements and defining program goals and guidelines,
- Ability to work both independently and across a local and remote team.

Medpace Overview:
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?:
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

**Medpace Perks**
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Competitive PTO packages
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives

**Awards**
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

**What to Expect Next**

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.

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