Ajit Joshi

Hse & Es Cluster Head for India and Bangladesh @Novartis Global Health

Hyderabad, IN

I lead end-to-end HSE governance for India and Bangladesh, ensuring our operations meet global compliance standards and sustainability mandates. I drive the implementation of the Novartis HSE Management System across Corporate Centers, Commercial Operations not limiting to field operations, warehouses, and zonal offices. Collaborating with global teams, I align the HSE initiatives with business strategy while advising country leadership on regulatory compliance, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. I oversee both Novartis and third-party HSE teams to uphold operational excellence and compliance integrity.Key Achievements:• Closed 100% of audit actions, mitigating operational risks and boosting regulatory confidence.• Cut HSE system deployment lag by 40% through approval streamlining and stakeholder alignment.• Sustained zero non-conformity in all assessments.• Led BRSR reporting per SEBI and ESG mandates, ensuring full disclosure compliance.• Delivered HSE programs within ±5% budget variance, optimizing resource utilization.• Deployed multi-tier HSE communication channels and digital dashboards for better stakeholder engagement.• Integrated AI/Enablon risk assessments and Power BI analytics for predictive safety insights.• All HSE Program goals/targets including integrated risk assessments and HSE analytics are achieved within agreed timelines by working collaboratively for predictive safety monitoring.•

Shivaji University

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Maharastra State Board of Technical Education

Advanced PG Diploma in Occupational Health & Industrial Safety, OHS