Sr. Associate People Experience, Risk Management

140 Pfizer Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Pfizer retirement contribution

Paid vacation

Paid holidays & personal days

Health insurance

Job summary

Pfizer Chesterfield R&D site seeks a Senior Associate, Risk Management to lead risk programs across EHS, contractor safety, and emergency preparedness. You will partner with site leadership and Global Workplace Experience to ensure regulatory compliance and safe operations.

You will develop and maintain risk management systems, perform risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, and support security, water stewardship, and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Life Sciences, Emergency Management, Security Management, or related discipline with at least 2 years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in EHS, environmental compliance, operational risk management, security, emergency preparedness, business continuity, or related fields.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing risk management programs in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable EHS regulations and management systems, including contractor safety, hazardous work controls, emergency response, fire and life safety, environmental compliance, and incident investigation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with leaders, colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders to achieve compliance and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee risk management programs supporting contractor safety, high‑hazard work activities, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, security, environmental compliance, and transportation of dangerous goods.
• Support development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of risk management systems, including policies, procedures, inspections, audits, corrective actions, training, and performance metrics.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation to site stakeholders regarding regulatory requirements, Pfizer standards, risk assessments, safe work practices, and compliance programs.
• Support administration and oversight of contractor safety processes and permit‑controlled work activities to help ensure risks associated with construction, maintenance, and operational activities are effectively managed.
• Coordinate activities supporting emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity, and security programs, including planning, exercises, incident response, and program improvement initiatives.
• Support environmental compliance and sustainability programs, including water stewardship, SPCC, refrigerant management, environmental reporting, waste reduction, and resource conservation initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Master's degree in EHS or related field

Associate's degree with 6+ years experience

HS diploma with 8+ years experience

Tools

Enablon

Cority

Intelex

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose

Pfizer’s Environmental Health and Safety team is essential in upholding the highest safety standards for both patients and colleagues. As a member of this innovative community, you will contribute to delivering excellence, ensuring that Pfizer's medicines reach those in need more efficiently and safely than ever before. By being part of this dedicated team, you help drive the mission of delivering high-quality healthcare solutions, fostering a safer and more effective environment for all.

Senior Associate, Risk Management

The Senior Associate, Risk Management supports implementation and oversight of EHS, contractor safety, environmental, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and security for the Pfizer Chesterfield R&D site. This role partners with site leadership, Global Workplace Experience (GWE), and cross-functional business lines to support compliance with regulatory requirements and Pfizer standards while enhancing operational readiness and risk management performance. The position supports key aspects of the site risk management system, including contractor safety, high-hazard work activities, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, security, environmental compliance, water stewardship, refrigerant management, sustainability initiatives, and transportation of dangerous goods. This position requires a hands‑on approach to partner with colleagues, contractors, and service providers to promote compliance, continuous improvement, and safe site operations.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will: Implement and oversee risk management programs supporting contractor safety, high‑hazard work activities, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, security, environmental compliance, and transportation of dangerous goods. Support development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of risk management systems, including policies, procedures, inspections, audits, corrective actions, training, and performance metrics. Provide technical expertise and consultation to site stakeholders regarding regulatory requirements, Pfizer standards, risk assessments, safe work practices, and compliance programs. Support administration and oversight of contractor safety processes and permit‑controlled work activities to help ensure risks associated with construction, maintenance, and operational activities are effectively managed. Coordinate activities supporting emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity, and security programs, including planning, exercises, incident response, and program improvement initiatives. Support environmental compliance and sustainability programs, including water stewardship, SPCC, refrigerant management, environmental reporting, waste reduction, and resource conservation initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Life Sciences, Emergency Management, Security Management, or related discipline with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in EHS, environmental compliance, operational risk management, security, emergency preparedness, business continuity, or related fields.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing risk management programs in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable EHS regulations and management systems, including contractor safety, hazardous work controls, emergency response, fire and life safety, environmental compliance, and incident investigation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with leaders, colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders to achieve compliance and business objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication, risk assessment, problem‑solving, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Business Continuity, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or other relevant EHS, security, or business continuity credential.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, research and development, manufacturing, or other highly regulated operations.
• Experience managing contractor safety programs and high-hazard work activities, including permit‑to‑work systems, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, work at height, hot work, and construction safety.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs, including wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, refrigerants, sustainability reporting, and environmental data management.
• Experience with business continuity, crisis management, emergency preparedness, and physical security programs, including electronic security systems and guard force management.
• Experience using enterprise EHS, incident management, and compliance systems (e.g., Enablon, Cority, Intelex, or similar platforms).
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, consultants, and external service providers.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, analyze complex risk information, and make sound decisions in a dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and support incident, crisis management, business continuity, and security response activities, including occasional off‑hours support.
• Ability to conduct field inspections, audits, risk assessments, and operational reviews in office, laboratory, warehouse, mechanical and outdoor environments.
• Ability to routinely walk throughout the site, including climbing stairs and accessing mechanical, utility, and construction areas as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to position oneself to inspect equipment, utilities, work areas, and safety systems, including occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to travel locally between facilities or to external meetings, training events, contractor locations, or regulatory agencies as required.

Non‑standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements

Primarily day‑shift position with occasional after‑hours and weekend support for emergencies, business continuity events, security incidents, construction activities, and other operational needs. Must be able to respond on‑site during emergencies, crisis management events, and other business‑critical situations as required. Limited domestic travel may be required to support business needs, training, audits, benchmarking activities, and regional collaborations. Regular entry into laboratory, pilot plant, utility, warehouse, mechanical/electrical, construction, and other operational areas is required, with adherence to applicable safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and site access controls.

Work Location Assignment

On Premise

Salary and Benefits

• The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00.
• In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary.
• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
• Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com).
• Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
• U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

Sunshine Act

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.

Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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Culture

Environmental, Health & Safety Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.