Associate Director, Industrial Hygiene

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The Associate Director Industrial Hygiene is a key member of the BMS Safety Center of Excellence (S-CoE) and is responsible for supporting the development implementation and continuous improvement of our corporate Industrial Hygiene (IH) programs across our global network ensuring compliance with BMS standards regulatory requirements and industry best practices aligned to company goals.

At BMS our industrial hygiene programs are used to anticipate recognize evaluate and control environmental factors in the workplace that may lead to injury or illness and encompass areas such as Air Contaminants Chemical Exposure Physical Hazards (Noise Radiation etc.) Ergonomics and Biosafety. While this role will support the overall IH program there will be a significant focus on biosafety.

Reporting to the Executive Director GPS EHS and S-COE the Associate Director of Industrial Hygiene will partner with IH and S-CoE colleagues senior leadership global/site teams and operational departments to ensure the highest standards of industrial hygiene safety and compliance across the companys global footprint. The role demands a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of managing industrial hygiene programs at a global scale driving continuous improvement and creating a safety-first culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Strategy: Support the development of global strategies for industrial hygiene ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Program Development & Deployment: Lead or support the implementation of holistic corporate-wide programs and plans for Industrial Hygiene (incl Biosafety Ergonomics and Radiation Safety etc.) ensuring suitable programs in place to manage risk eliminate/control exposure ensure safety demonstrate and verify compliance while driving a culture of continual improvement.
• Risk Management: Working with the wider team ensure suitable systems programs and policies are in place for the identification assessment management and control of exposure to/containment of hazardous chemical and biological materials providing a framework for robust scientifically-sound health hazard assessments for employees handling such materials.
• Expertise and Guidance: Maintain subject matter expertise and current industry knowledge providing technical support to business units manufacturing sites research/development laboratories and global project teams ensuring consistency and best practices across the business.
• Leadership & Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with leadership business units sites and functional teams providing interpretation and expert advice on industrial hygiene-related issues to drive decision making and performance.
• Collaboration: Work with multiple teams and functions such as site EHS Engineering Facilities and operations staff to design and implement controls to reduce exposure and ensure containment and ease of operations. Establish and leverage industry partnerships to drive innovation in approaches to industrial hygiene to redefine industry best practices.
• Training & Development: Define resources and competencies develop and deliver training programs build networks and communities of practice mentor and support professional development.
• Data and Digital Tools: Select and utilize suitable data and digital tools to facilitate the management of IH risks and maintain monitor and share information.
• Develop leading and lagging metrics: to monitor performance to proactively intercede and resolve deficiencies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Hygiene Occupational Health Environmental Health Toxicology or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Industrial Hygiene with at least 3 years in a leadership role supporting global or multi-regional IH programs preferably in the pharma biotech or life-science sectors.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist Certified Biological Safety Professional or equivalent.
• Demonstrated success in implementing global industrial hygiene programs that reduce incidents and improve safety performance.
• Proven experience leading in a large complex organization with multiple regions and diverse operations.

Skills & Key Competencies:

• Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire others at all levels.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to support the development of long-term strategies while maintaining focus on day-to-day operations.
• Innovation: Proven track record of supporting developing and implementing innovative best-in-class and scalable solutions
• Technical Expertise: Expert knowledge and experience in Industrial Hygiene Biosafety and Ergonomics.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying and managing risks across various sectors and operational environments.
• Communication & Collaboration: Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership external partners and regulators.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive data-driven safety improvements.
• Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: A passion for innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on outcomes and results.
• Travel: Willingness to travel globally as needed (up to 25% of time).

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Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $179220 - $217176 New Brunswick - NJ - US: $162930 - $197430 Princeton - NJ - US: $162930 - $197430

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job such as required skills where the job is performed the employees work schedule job-related knowledge and experience. Final individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits please visit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical pharmacy dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability life insurance supplemental health insurance business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Years holiday up to 120 hours of paid vacation up to two (2) paid days to volunteer sick time off and summer hours flexibility. Parental caregiver bereavement and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement fertility/infertility benefits support for traveling mothers and child elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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