Director, Industrial Hygiene

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, NJ

2d • $179,300 - $239,001 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 company’s 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Toxicology, or a related field.
• 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.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire others at all levels.
• Strong capability to support the development of long-term strategies while maintaining focus on day-to-day operations.
• proven track record of developing and implementing innovative, best-in-class and scalable solutions
• Expert knowledge and experience in Industrial Hygiene, Biosafety and Ergonomics.
• Expertise in identifying and managing risks across various sectors and operational environments.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive data-driven safety improvements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a focus on outcomes and results.
• Willingness to travel globally, as needed (up to 30% of time).

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees