Manager, Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability

Bristol Myers Squibb • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) is responsible for leading the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of EHSS programs to ensure compliance with Bristol Myers Squibb Global EHSS Standards and all applicable local, state, and national regulations. This role provides strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational support across assigned functions, including Research & Development, engineering, maintenance, and site operations. The Manager partners cross-functionally to drive a strong EHSS culture, ensure regulatory readiness, and support safe, sustainable business operations. The position ensures effective integration of EHSS systems, standards, and practices into site operations, enabling proactive risk management, environmental stewardship, and protection of employees, facilities, and surrounding communities. The purpose of this position is to work with the site EHS team to provide BMS Seattle Research and Early Development and CTDO sites with Environmental, Health and Safety support to ensure worker safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and adherence to BMS Global Standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressively responsible EHSS experience in a regulated environment such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, laboratory or manufacturing operations.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable EHSS regulations and standards across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing EHSS programs, compliance systems, and audit processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining robust, compliant EHSS programs.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHSS programs, policies, and systems to align with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across environmental, health, and safety programs, including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, emergency response, and environmental compliance.
• Partner with Research & Development, engineering, and facilities teams to embed EHSS requirements into operations, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain inspection readiness; serve as a key liaison with external regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and support EHSS audits, inspections, and self-assessments, including preparation, execution, and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive a proactive safety culture by modeling best practices, supporting safety initiatives, and engaging employees and leadership at all levels.
• Manage incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis processes, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions and regulatory reporting.
• Provide EHSS guidance for site activities, including chemical approvals, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation, with authority to stop work when necessary to prevent harm.
• Oversee EHSS systems and platforms used for inspections, compliance tracking, and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Support EHSS governance processes, including site committees, tiered operational meetings, and leadership forums.
• Ensure delivery of EHSS training programs, including onboarding and ongoing compliance training, and promote employee awareness of EHSS responsibilities.
• Provide EHSS support for facility projects, change management processes, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to EHSS programs, systems, and workflows.
• Collaborate with regional and global EHSS teams to align site activities with corporate directives and share best practices.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager