Director, EHS External Manufacturing

Director EHS, External Manufacturing

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The Director EHS, External Manufacturing is the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Lead for BMS's global Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program and acts as the primary point of contact for EHS relating to the third-party supplier (TPS) network. In this key role, the Director of EHS (ExM) is responsible for integrating EHS requirements into all stages of the TPRM lifecycle to ensure third-party suppliers comply with local EHS regulatory requirements and meet BMS EHS performance expectations. The role will work closely with multiple teams and functions, including Global EHS, BMS External Manufacturing teams (A&I, Biologics, CTO, etc.), Product Development, Product Stewardship, Procurement, and external suppliers and partners, and will interface with internal and external senior leadership to progress the External Manufacturing EHS strategy and agenda. Reporting to the Executive Director of GPS EHS and S-CoE, the role demands a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in EHS at a global scale, driving continuous improvement, and creating a safety-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities :

• External Manufacturing EHS Strategy : Lead the development and execution of the company's EHS strategy for external development & manufacturing and our approach to TPS EHS Assessments, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Policies and Standards : Further develop and enhance EHS policies and standards to clearly define the scope, expectations, roles & responsibilities, and provide a structured process for all stages of the TPRM lifecycle for TPS.
• Risk Management : Ensure the TPRM program provides a structured process for identifying, assessing, and proactively mitigating EHS risks; communicating and escalating significant / critical risks; and reporting of relevant TPS risks allowing for informed decision making by BMS stakeholders based on the organization's risk appetite.
• EHS Due Diligence and Assessment : Lead the TPS EHS due diligence and assessment program as part of the selection of new suppliers / request for proposal (RFP) process and the periodic assessment of existing suppliers.
• Contractual Arrangements : Ensure EHS requirements and performance expectations appropriate to scope of service are clearly defined in TPS contracts and service agreements as part of the award of new contracts / periodic renewal of existing contracts with Procurement.
• Governance : Establish a governance structure and reporting process with relevant stakeholders to oversee TPS EHS risks, monitor process metrics / KPIs and trends, and escalate issues where necessary.
• Continuous Improvement : Leverage digital platforms, AIT tools, and data-driven insights & feedback to improve process efficiency, and refine program and EHS goals to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance and practices across the TPS network.
• Integration and Co-Ordination : Support process to co-ordinate the interactions of associated BMS functions (e.g., Product Stewardship, Product Accountability & Disposal Management, Global Insurer requirements, etc.) with the TPS network to ensure all BMS requirements are addressed and that BMS speaks with one voice.
• Training : Provide tailored EHS training for relevant stakeholders and supplier relationship managers to ensure the program scope and purpose is clearly understood, and support risk-based decision making for the TPS network.
• Resourcing : Ensure the EHS TPRM program has appropriate resources and budget allocation to effectively fulfil its function.

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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