Manager, Safety and Occupational Health

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-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, ergonomics assessments in manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse and office settings.

Shift Available:

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

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.
• Ensures 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Strong project management skills and ability to successfully implement cross-functional sitewide projects.
• Active engagement in EHS training programs and development and delivery of curricula.
• Key contact for internal customers, building strong relationships with facilities, management, and other cross functional groups and departments.
• Knowledge & 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.
• Minimum 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.
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