Associate Director, Chemical Stewardship

Bristol-Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

111d • $162,930 - $217,176 • Hybrid

About The Position

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's Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Enablement organization. As a member of the Product Stewardship group, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for leading the development of a company-wide approach on Chemical Stewardship. This role will lead and/or participate on diverse multi-functional teams to deliver global chemical registrations, achieve chemical compliance and implement action plans for chemicals of concern. In addition to working on Chemical Stewardship, 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, GLP environmental testing/environmental risk assessment and hazard communication).

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, toxicology, product stewardship or related discipline required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years regulatory experience in chemicals (experience with complex portfolios and multinational organizations is highly valued).
• In-depth knowledge of global chemical regulations and registrations processes applicable for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven ability to implement new regulations and establish effective internal processes.
• Leadership experience with the ability to coordinate across teams and functions as well as work independently.
• 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 process automation is a plus.
• Willingly embraces changes needed to adapt to new circumstances and uncertainties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as company leader and subject matter expert on global chemical registration requirements (e.g., REACH, K-REACH, MEE Order No. 12, TSCA) ensuring timely and accurate submissions in accordance with regional and national regulations.
• Deliver overall chemical compliance company wide.
• Conduct regulatory monitoring and impact assessment related to anticipated legislative shifts for chemicals of concern (e.g., PFAS, microplastics), including restricted substances and emerging contaminants.
• Provide strategic guidance on chemical stewardship policies and procedures.
• Lead internal taskforces/cross functional teams related to chemicals of concern (e.g., PFAS) and advocate for science-based chemical stewardship by representing the company in external industry forums and regulatory working groups.
• Design and improve internal chemical stewardship processes to enhance agility and minimize business risk.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support product and company sustainability targets.
• Prepare chemical stewardship communications for leadership and internal partners to embed awareness, enhance agility and minimize business risk.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree