Clean Utility Specialist / HSE Champion

Sanofi Group; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Clean Utility Specialist / HSE Champion in Pearl River, NY. The role oversees utilities operations and drives HSE initiatives on site, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures.

You will support critical utility systems, perform root-cause analyses, and help implement CAPAs. The position emphasizes safety culture, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Safety Science, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, or related technical discipline with 3+ years in pharma.
• Associates degree in Engineering, Safety Science, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, maintenance or equivalent certification with 5+ years in pharma.
• Highschool degree with 8+ years of experience in pharma.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support for utility operations, including equipment troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Ensure systems operate in line with internal procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Perform root cause investigations for utility system failures and define corrective actions.
• Develop and implement efficiency and reliability improvements.
• Create and maintain GMP documentation and PM programs.
• Submit and manage work orders and safety permits.
• Monitor critical utility systems daily for reliability and compliance.
• Lead on-call rotations and provide logistics support.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences / related

Associate degree in Engineering / Safety

High school diploma with relevant pharma experience

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

iObeya

Qualipso

EHS Desk

MSDS Online

SEDDA

Job description

Job Title: Clean Utility Specialist / HSE Champion Location: Pearl River, NY

About The Job: The Utilities Specialist - HSE Champion is responsible for Managing the Utilities operations and supporting the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives at the Pearl River site. This role ensures compliance with regulatory and internal standards, supports critical utility systems, and fosters a strong culture of safety across all levels of the organization. Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you'll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

Utilities Specialist Responsibilities

• Provide technical and subject matter expert (SME) support for utility operations, including equipment troubleshooting and process issue resolution.
• Ensure systems operate in compliance with internal procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Perform detailed root cause investigations for utility system and equipment failures.
• Define corrective actions and oversee implementation.
• Develop and implement efficiency and reliability improvements.
• Design, review, and maintain critical GMP documentation.
• Create and modify preventive maintenance (PM) programs to ensure alignment with cGMP requirements.
• Submit and manage work orders.
• Submit and approve Safety Work Permits.
• Monitor critical utility systems daily to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Participate in after hours on call rotation.
• Provide logistics support as required.

HSE Champion Responsibilities

• HSE Communications & Culture cascade monthly HSE updates, KPIs, audit results, and program changes.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across departments.
• Facilitate area‑specific risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Support site programs related to industrial hygiene, biosafety, fire and life safety, occupational safety, process safety, and environmental compliance.
• Attend and actively participate in monthly HSE meetings.

Safety Program Management

• Maintain and update JHAs and annual risk maps.
• Coordinate product stewardship activities, including SDS updates and chemical inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with medical surveillance requirements and task‑based risk assessments.
• Support regulatory compliance programs, including hazardous waste management, spill response, Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and contractor safety.

Incident & Compliance Management

• Initiate and manage accident and incident investigations within Qualipso.
• Perform root cause analyses and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Own and track action plans and ensure incidents are linked to relevant risk profiles.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements.

Shop Floor Engagement

• Lead Gemba walks and support Managing for Safety & Value (MSV) initiatives.
• Support coactivity planning, permit‑to‑work processes, and emergency response drills, including fire, spill, MERT, and biohazard exercises.
• Deliver onboarding and safety training for non‑GMP areas.
• Maintain and update safety maps and visual management tools.

Escalation & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a liaison between area managers, HSE, and maintenance teams for escalations and issue resolution.
• Identify, recommend, and elevate continuous improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and trend key safety and performance metrics, including SRR, MSV, injury rates, and incident performance.

About You:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Safety Science, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline with 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Associates degree in Engineering, Safety Science, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, maintenance or equivalent technical certification with 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Highschool degree with 8+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment.

Certifications Preferred

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (General Industry or Construction).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, iObeya, Qualipso, and EHS Desk.
• Familiarity with MSDS Online, SEDDA, and risk assessment tools.
• Knowledge of chemical and biological safety principles is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Why Choose Us:

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future‑focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave.

Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting‑edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply. Power industry‑leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI‑driven innovation – at speed and scale. Transform lives worldwide by delivering life‑changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only.

The salary range for this position is: $85.500,00 - $123.500,00. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world.

Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie. We are Sanofi. Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities.

This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.