Manager, Safety and Occupational Health

Bristol Myers Squibb; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a seasoned Safety & Occupational Health Manager to lead site-wide EHS programs at the Summit, NJ campus. You will oversee risk assessments, ergonomics initiatives, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with facilities, quality, and manufacturing teams.

This role requires a strong GMP/EHS background, proven project management, and experience interfacing with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience, preferably in GMP manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or R&D.
• Minimum of five (5) years of broad EHS experience with safety and industrial hygiene.
• Minimum of three (3) years of facility and laboratory audits.
• Minimum of two (2) years performing ergonomic assessments and corrective actions.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and external auditors.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-wide EHS programs, policies, and training for risk and ergonomics assessments.
• Perform hazard, risk, exposure, and ergonomic assessments for processes and changes.
• Support GMP cell therapy operations and site facilities, warehouses, and labs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and health laws and regulations.
• Lead new EHS programs and update existing ones; provide technical on-site support.
• Attend governance meetings and drive cross-functional EHS initiatives.
• Coach leaders to deploy EHS best practices and participate in regulatory inspections.
• Perform incident investigations and implement robust corrective actions.
• Manage EHS data and workflows in on-site platforms; drive cross-functional projects.
• Deliver EHS training curricula and develop internal relationships with facilities and management.

Skills

EHS regulations

GMP manufacturing

Project management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

MS Office

Ergonomics

Regulatory audits

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EHS software

Job description

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.

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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Compensation Overview:

Summit West - NJ - US: $91,562 - $110,952

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working. (https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/ways-of-working/)

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R1604819 : Manager, Safety and Occupational Health

Req Number:

R1604819

Location:

Summit - New Jersey - US

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.