Safety and Occupational Health Manager

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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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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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• 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 include:

Paid Time Off

• 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 Years 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.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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