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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units

Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility.  This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded “Biopharma Company of the Year 2019” in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020, 2021 and 2022.  

The Role

The Environmental & Safety Senior Manager ensures environmental compliance and for BMS Ireland. They implement and monitor environmental management systems and conduct regulator reporting. Responsibilities include acting as the primary contact with regulators, driving environmental innovation, assisting with decarbonisation efforts, managing the EMS, reviewing documentation, training personnel, performing audits, leading incident investigations, managing sustainability initiatives, and supporting EHS programs. The role will support the scope of the EHSS team at site.

Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Environmental Compliance and Sustainability programs for BMS Ireland.Implement, maintain and monitor environmental management systems and programs, that protect the environment, contribute to sustainable development and build success over the long term.Provide environmental expertise, technical advice and in the field support across all three Irish locations, including our projects, manufacturing and engineering departments as required.Ensure all Environmental and Sustainability reporting is prepared and submitted in accordance with regulatory requirements. Reports include IEL Annual Environmental Report (AER), GHG AER, GHG Activity Level Change (ALC) report, EPA Environmental Performance Report (EPR), Irish Water Quarterly wastewater report, BMS quarterly Sustainability Metrics report, quarterly CBAM reporting (if applicable).Act as the primary point of contact in external communications with environmental regulators, and act as one of the key interfaces between the environmental regulatory agencies and BMS Ireland sites.Drive innovation and implementation of environmental and sustainability programs for the facility, which reaches beyond regulatory expectations.Support the Engineering Dept. to coordinate and execute the Cruiserath decarbonization roadmap.Manage & maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring it remains appropriate to all contract risks and current scope. Monitor and report performance against targets and drive innovation and continuous improvement.Review environmental management documentation (Construction Environment Management Plans (CEMP), Waste Management Plans, Environmental Work Method Statements (EWMS), consistency assessments etc.) to ensure compliance to the project Environmental Impact Assessment.Provide support to the EHSS department in execution of routine business and safety initiatives to drive safety & sustainability culture –Lead, influence and communicate effectively to ensure awareness, understanding and accountability with respect to environmental controls and reporting - providing and delivering training as required.Assist relevant service providers in operating environmental compliance systems in full alignment with regulatory and BMS Corporate requirements.Perform in environmental and safety audits / inspections, both internal and external.Lead by example and role model good safety behaviours and environmental practices to develop and support a high performing EHSS culture on site.Report environmental incidents, leading multi-departmental investigations related to these incidents, drafting investigation reports and coordinating the completion of corrective actions.Manage the Go-Green site initiatives to coordinate environmental/sustainability initiatives and communications including initiatives in the Corporate Social Responsibility engagement team.Work within the EHSS dept to support EHSS programs and systems as required.The role can act as a designee for the Line Manager on occasion. The designee can act on behalf or in place of the Line Manager in the full range of Department activities provided the Line Manager is satisfied in the capability of the designee to carry out these duties.

Required Qualification(s)

A BSc/MSc in Environmental Science or equivalent coupled with 10 years environmental / sustainability experience is required

Required Experience

Specific experience working in a biologics or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility is preferred.A Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) qualification and a Health & Safety Certificate/Diploma would be an advantage.Experience in regulatory authority compliance including the requirements of IEL, GHG and GMM licenses and consents is essential.Extensive knowledge of water/wastewater treatment and monitoring systems is required.Experience in establishing, implementing, and maintaining an Environmental Management System for certification to the ISO 14001 standards.

Required Competencies

High-level attention to detail and ability to prioritize deliverables.Demonstrates a passion for the Environment and Sustainability, driving innovation and a desire to positively influence and develop those around them.Proven stakeholder management and influencing skillsThe candidate will have demonstrated excellent written & verbal communication skills, and the role will involve presenting to plant management, staff and regulators)

BMS Values

All personnel are expected to display the BMS Values, which move us toward our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases:

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Why you should apply

You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees. You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym

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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.

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.

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