Director, Industrial Hygiene

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The Director Industrial Hygiene is a key member of the BMS Safety Center of Excellence (S-CoE) and is responsible for overseeing the development implementation and continuous improvement of our corporate Industrial hygiene 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.

Reporting to the Executive Director GPS EHS and S-COE the Director of Industrial Hygiene will partner with 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: Develop and lead the global strategy for industrial hygiene ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Program Development & Deployment: Develop and drive 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: 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 mastery and current industry knowledge providing technical expertise 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 senior 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 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 15 years of experience in Industrial Hygiene with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing 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: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire others at all levels.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong capability to support the development of long-term strategies while maintaining focus on day-to-day operations.
• Innovation: proven track record of 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: Exceptional 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 30% of time).

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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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical pharmacy dental and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account BMS Living Life Better and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan short- and long-term disability life insurance accident insurance supplemental health insurance business travel protection personal liability protection identity theft benefit legal support and survivor support.

Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited with manager approval 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix AZ Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix AZ Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt Non-Exempt Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval 11 national holidays and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility* additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time up to 2 paid volunteer days per year summer hours flexibility leaves of absence for medical personal parental caregiver bereavement and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours depending on the nature of their work and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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