Manager, Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability - Safety

Bristol Myers Squibb; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Inclusion & diversity

Resumo da oferta

Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego seeks an experienced Manager, Environmental Health & Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) to lead safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance across site operations.

The role provides strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational support for EHSS initiatives, embedding safety into R&D, engineering, maintenance, and facilities projects while driving a proactive safety culture.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 5+ years in EHSS in biotech/pharma or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of federal/state/local EHSS regulations.
• Experience implementing EHSS programs and audits.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead EHSS programs, policies, and systems to meet standards and regulations.
• Provide technical leadership across safety programs (hazardous energy, hot work, emergencies).
• Partner with R&D, engineering, facilities to embed EHSS in operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness; liaise with agencies.
• Lead EHSS audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Promote safety culture and engage leadership at all levels.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis.

Conhecimentos

EHSS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Environmental Health & Safety

Ferramentas

EHSS software systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

The Manager, Environmental Health & Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) - Safety is responsible for leading the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of EHSS Safety programs to ensure compliance with Bristol Myers Squibb Global EHSS Standards and all applicable local, state, and national regulations.

This role provides strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational support across assigned functions, including Research & Development, engineering, maintenance, and site operations. The Manager partners cross-functionally to drive a strong EHSS culture, ensure regulatory readiness, and support safe, sustainable business operations.

The position ensures effective integration of EHSS Safety systems, standards, and practices into site operations, enabling proactive risk management, environmental stewardship, and protection of employees, facilities, and surrounding communities.

The purpose of this position is to work with the site EHS team to provide BMS San Diego Research and Early Development site with the EHSS Safety leadership and support to ensure worker safety, contractor safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and adherence to BMS Global Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHSS Safety programs, policies, and systems to align with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across safety programs, including hazardous energy control, work at heights, hot work, contractor safety, emergency response, and biosafety compliance.
• Partner with Research & Development, engineering, and facilities teams to embed EHSS Safety requirements into operations, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain inspection readiness; serve as a key liaison with external regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and support EHSS audits, inspections, and self-assessments, including preparation, execution, and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive a proactive safety culture by modeling best practices, supporting safety initiatives, and engaging employees and leadership at all levels.
• Manage incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis processes, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions and regulatory reporting.
• Provide EHSS guidance for site day to day operations including completing risk assessments, and hazard mitigation, with authority to stop work when necessary to prevent harm.
• Oversee EHSS systems and platforms used for inspections, compliance tracking, and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Support EHSS governance processes, including site committees, tiered operational meetings, and leadership forums.
• Ensure delivery of EHSS Safety training programs, including onboarding and ongoing compliance training, and promote employee awareness of EHSS responsibilities.
• Provide EHSS Safety support for facility projects, change management processes, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to EHSS Safety programs, systems, and workflows.
• Collaborate with regional and global EHSS teams to align site activities with corporate directives and share best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressively responsible EHSS experience in a regulated environment such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, laboratory or manufacturing operations.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable EHSS Safety regulations and standards across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing EHSS programs, compliance systems, and audit processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining robust, compliant EHSS programs.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred.

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