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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 Environmental and Life Safety Manager with a background in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries to join our site EHS team and enhance our site-wide environmental and life safety programs. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned EHS professional with proven expertise in environmental regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, life safety and fire safety programs. A key focus will be on developing and improving EHS programs, completing environmental reporting, writing EHS procedures, emergency response, life and fire safety compliance.
Shift Available:
Monday - Friday, Onsite Day Shift, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Develop, implement and continually improve programs to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal regulations (e.g., EPA, NJDEP, OSHA, NJ Uniform Fire Code, NFPA).
Serve as a subject matter expert in areas of environment (air, water & waste), life safety and fire safety.
Develop and oversee emergency response planning and program elements (e.g. first aid response, hazardous materials spill response, fire alarms, etc.)
Conduct comprehensive environmental (air, water & waste) and life safety assessments identifying areas of improvement and implementing mitigation strategies across laboratory, maintenance and manufacturing operations.
Lead and/or support the investigation of EHS incidents, near misses, and non-compliance issues; drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Serve as a trusted partner to fellow EHS team members, operational staff, and site leaders to foster a strong EHS culture.
Collaborate cross-functionally with site operations such as Manufacturing, Quality and Facilities to integrate effective environmental, life safety and fire safety programs into all business operations.
Maintain and enhance site preparedness for emergencies, hazardous material handling, and waste management in alignment with best practices and industry standards.
Support internal and external EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory visits as a site EHS representative.
Knowledge & Skills:
Demonstrated ability implementing EHS programs in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of federal and New Jersey environmental regulations and industry standards applicable to life sciences operations.
Strong working knowledge of life safety and fire safety regulations and best practices (e.g. NJ Uniform Fire Code, NFPA, Emergency Response, etc.)
Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing EHS management systems and programs.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Experience in coaching teams and building collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization.
Professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM and/or HAZWOPER are preferred.
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), with a strong emphasis on environmental management, including air and water quality, waste management, environmental reporting, and permitting.
In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices for environmental protection.
Proven experience in preparing and submitting environmental reports and permits to regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks.
Experience in emergency response, including first-aid, medical emergencies, spill response, and fire incidents.
Solid understanding of safety protocols (NFPA) and related safety regulations.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Track record of maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.
2 years in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment ideal but open to other manufacturing environments.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $86,330 to $104,600 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.
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 our BMS Careers Site.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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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.
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