EHS and Business Continuity Lead

Pfizer • Rochester, MI

100d • $112,700 - $187,800

About The Position

This opportunity plays an influential role as a key member of the Site Leadership Team in driving a proactive Environmental, Health and Safety culture enabling Pfizer’s Purpose; Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. This role affords an unparalleled opportunity for the candidate to share the long-term site EHS strategy at a key manufacturing site working closely with site leaders to grow programs that deliver proactive improvements. This role will work collaboratively with all functions within the site, establishing strategic direction for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)/Business Continuity Management (BCM) programs to ensure the world class production of medicines.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
• People Management experience.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work across multiple countries and cultures.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with biosafety.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Project Management.
• Good understanding of safety and environmental programs and key processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry.
• CSP, CIH, or other EHS-related professional certification.
• Experience with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience in GMP environments.
• Thorough knowledge of federal EHS regulations and guidelines; maintains that knowledge to stay contemporary.
• Proven track record of safety and environmental accomplishments and the ability to successfully drive and manage change.
• Extensive experience managing and implementing EHS/BCM programs.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate will demonstrate personal leadership, initiative, judgment, and accountability in day-to-day work activities in addition to exhibiting strong planning/organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously including individual contributor activities balanced with leading others.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong EHS team and grow and develop the team.
• Ensure site programs fully comply with EHS/BCM company policies and Global EHS standards.
• Regularly review and update site EHS/BCM programs.
• Establish and maintain site Risk Register and implement risk reduction strategies and actions.
• Establish mechanisms to ensure proactive EHS assessment of the impact of changes.
• Oversee EHS operational duties including regulatory permitting and reporting.
• Set and deliver on EHS metrics and commitments (internal and external).
• Partner with all operations to proactively plan and execute EHS/BCM duties, requirements, risk mitigation, etc.
• Oversee EHS input into capital projects throughout the lifecycle to ensure alignment with EHS strategic plans.
• Deliver on the EHS budget.
• Participate in leadership events, lead change management initiatives across the site, support site messaging, be active on the production floor, establish relationships with all colleagues, and drive continuous improvement across the site in all areas.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees