Safety and Occupational Health Manager

About the role

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Safety & Occupational Health (S&OH) Manager with a strong background in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries to lead and enhance our site-wide S&OH programs. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned S&OH generalist with proven expertise in S&OH risk assessment, ergonomics, investigations, and regulatory compliance. A key focus will be on S&OH operational risk assessments and ergonomics assessments in manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and office settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute programs, policies, procedures, and associated training programs as the subject matter expert for operational risk assessments and ergonomics assessments in office, manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse environments.
• Perform hazard/risk/exposure/ergonomic assessments for current and future process introductions documented in appropriate change management or new material introduction process, working with outside consultation as needed to determine risk mitigation.
• Support day-to-day activities across the Summit campus, including GMP cell therapy clinical drug substance manufacturing operations, support of Site Engineering & Facilities, Warehouse, and Quality Control laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and health laws, regulations, codes, rules, and consensus guides.
• Develop and implement new EHS programs, policies, and procedures and update and improve existing ones.
• Provide technical support and oversight in relation to EHS programs and activities on-site.
• Attend daily, weekly, and/or monthly governance meetings to support operations. This includes Operation huddles, Tier meetings, GEMBA walks, and EHS Committees.
• Apply EHS regulatory program requirements in a GMP operational setting and coach team members & operation leaders to enable them to successfully deploy and empower ownership of EHS best practices.
• Accountable for EHS regulatory preparedness and participate in regulatory inspections, self-assessments, and audits.
• Perform incident investigations and develop and implement robust corrective actions.
• Responsible for utilizing EHS platforms for investigations, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and ability to successfully implement cross-functional site-wide projects.
• Active engagement in EHS training programs and development and delivery of curricula.
• Serve as a key contact for internal customers, building strong relationships with facilities, management, and other cross-functional groups and departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), preferably within a GMP manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or R&D environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of broad EHS experience with a strong foundation in occupational safety and industrial hygiene principles.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting facility and laboratory audits.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing ergonomic assessments and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and external auditors.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) are preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of applicable EHS governing bodies and federal and state regulations (EPA, OSHA, NJDEP, NFPA, etc.).
• Knowledge, experience, and proven track record with the design and execution of EHS programs in a GMP regulated manufacturing setting.
• Experience and proven track record of effective project management skills.
• Knowledge and experience with the design and execution of objective risk assessments.
• Strong Incident Investigation and Corrective Action and Preventative Action skill set.
• Proficiency in computer-based systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, EHS web-based systems).
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to frequently changing priorities simultaneously and think creatively, critically, and strategically to solve problems in a complex environment with urgency, agility, and calm.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Onsite Day Shift, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pay

Summit West - NJ - US: $91,562 - $110,952

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off for US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, or Rayzebio employees).
  • Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
  • Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.