Associate Director, Environmental Risk Assessment

Job Description

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren&apost words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You&aposll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Our EHS & Sustainability Enablement team is responsible for the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective construction, operation and maintenance of world-class facilities that enable the discovery, development and delivery of innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. EHS & Sustainability Enablement Services engages the BMS global network to develop and deliver the corporate energy, water, and greenhouse gas sustainability goals while driving energy cost efficiencies and reliability enhancements through robust utilities strategies, initiatives, and operational innovations. Here, you&aposll get the chance to pursue innovative ideas, and advance professionally alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Position Summary

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing and passionate team that is focused on being a world class Product Stewardship group within Bristol Myers Squibb&aposs Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Enablement organization. As a member of the Product Stewardship group, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the development of a company-wide approach to perform GLP environmental fate/effects studies and environmental risk assessments according to appropriate international regulatory guidelines. This role will lead and participate on diverse multi-functional teams to deliver on-time and on-budget GLP studies and environmental risk assessments necessary to support successful clinical trials and drug registrations around the world. In addition to working on environmental risk assessments, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in other aspects of the Product Stewardship program (e.g., global research projects, environmental support of sites, extended producer responsibility, chemical registrations, hazard communication). This role will also act as the primary back up for the program lead.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as company subject matter expert on environmental risk assessments and environmental fate/effects studies focused on global regulatory frameworks, technical knowledge and emerging scientific trends; Lead matrix teams in the preparation of environmental risk assessments to support drug product registrations and chemical registrations worldwide
- Plan, monitor and evaluate external environmental fate and effects studies conducted according to Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements
- Monitor and anticipate technical/regulatory developments in environmental risk assessment practices and testing approaches
- Participate on industry trade group committees assessing the environmental relevance of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and related topics
- Provide technical environmental support for chemical regulations ( e.g. , REACH, GHS/CLP) and site emission evaluations

Qualifications & Experience

- Masters degree in toxicology or related discipline or Ph.D. in toxicology or related discipline preferred ( e.g. , environmental science, environmental health, environmental fate)
- Expertise in chemical fate is a plus; DABT certification (or similar) preferred, but not required
- Minimum 10 years of risk assessment or related experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech, chemical or pesticide industry; experience with genetically modified organisms is a plus
- Expertise with GLP regulations, environmental fate and effects studies and environmental risk assessment frameworks; modeling expertise is a plus
- Familiarity with chemical registration frameworks is a plus
- Demonstrated skills in the analysis of complex data and in the development of problem-solving strategies; ability to summarize complex data in a concise and audience-appropriate manner
- Passionate self-starter with the ability to lead and/or participate in diverse matrix teams in a global environment; experienced in project management and operational excellence mindset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to influence senior management, third parties, thought leaders and regulatory agencies; acts with integrity
- Ability to innovate and encourages others to do so as well. Strives to enhance performance by doing things that are unique and leading edge; experience with AI and/or automation is a plus
- Willingly embraces changes needed to adapt to new circumstances and uncertainties

The starting compensation for this job based in New Jersey is a range from $162,930 - $ 197,400, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting compensation for this job based in Massachusetts is a range from $179,220 - $ 217,200, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 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 our BMS Career Site.

Benefit 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 Year&aposs 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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Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients&apos lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

Responsibilities

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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