Director, EHS Operations Support

Director EHS - Operations Support

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The Director EHS - Operations Support provides environment, health & safety (EHS) leadership, direction and support to the BMS internal manufacturing network, serving as a strategic and operational partner across the Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) organization. The role is a critical interface between Corporate EHS, Business Unit, and site operations, ensuring that global EHS strategies are effectively implemented, risks are proactively managed, and performance continuously improves across all manufacturing locations. Reporting to the Executive Director EHS - GPS and S-CoE, the Director EHS - Operations Support works closely with Business Unit and site leaders, global and local EHS teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance, and to embed a culture of safety and environmental stewardship in our worldwide manufacturing operations.

The role demands a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of operating at a global scale, driving continuous EHS improvement, and creating a safety-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary Point-of-Contact : Act as the primary EHS liaison to the GPS business units (GBU, CTO & PD) and site network, translating corporate EHS goals and initiatives into actionable plans tailored to the operational realities of manufacturing sites.
• Trusted Partner : Build strong working relationships with EHS, BU, site and functional leaders, and provide expert advice on EHS risks, performance metrics, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Leadership : Provide EHS leadership across the assigned areas, partnering with the business to ensure comprehensive EHS support is delivered and robust systems in place to effectively manage risk and ensure compliance, while driving continuous improvement and promoting a culture of safety.
• Site Support & Program Implementation : Assist sites in meeting internal EHS performance targets and external regulatory obligations and support deployment of global EHS programs, standards, and tools at site level. Facilitate cross-site collaboration and knowledge sharing to accelerate EHS best practices and innovation.
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement : Monitor, analyze and report on EHS performance data, audit results, and leading indicators across manufacturing sites to identify trends, gaps, and areas for intervention to reduce incidents and environmental impact.
• Compliance & Risk Management : Support sites in understanding and complying with applicable EHS regulations and company standards.
• Safety Culture Development : Engage and influence colleagues at all levels, to promote a proactive safety culture across the organization, fostering awareness, training, and engagement. Lead safety training and communication efforts, where required, to ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills to work safely.
• Development : Provide coaching and support the development of EHS colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in EHS management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role at global or multi-regional level, preferably in the pharma, biotech or life-science sectors. Proven experience in leading EHS in a large, complex organization with multiple regions and diverse operations. Strong knowledge of global EHS regulations, standards, and industry best practices. Demonstrated success in driving EHS performance improvement at site and above-site level.

Skills & Key Competencies

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Compensation Overview : Devens - MA - US : $197,230 - $239,001 New Brunswick - NJ - US : $179,300 - $217,268 Princeton - NJ - US : $179,300 - $217,268 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 employee's 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 https : / / careers.bms.com / life-at-bms / . 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's 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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' 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 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. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations / adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation / adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations