Manager, Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability - Safety
About The Position
The Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) - Safety leads implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of EHSS Safety programs to ensure compliance with Bristol Myers Squibb Global EHSS Standards and applicable local, state, and national regulations. The role provides strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational support across Research & Development, engineering, maintenance, and site operations. Working with the site EHS team, this position provides EHSS Safety leadership and support for the BMS San Diego Research and Early Development site. It helps integrate EHSS systems, standards, and practices into site operations; supports worker and contractor safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance; and protects employees, facilities, and surrounding communities. The manager partners across functions to promote a strong EHSS culture, maintain regulatory readiness, and support safe, sustainable business operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- At least 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 Safety regulations and standards across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and managing EHSS programs, compliance systems, and audit processes.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of an 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 certification such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and continuous improvement of EHSS Safety programs, policies, and systems in alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for hazardous energy control, work at heights, hot work, contractor safety, emergency response, and biosafety compliance.
- Partner with Research & Development, engineering, and facilities teams to integrate EHSS Safety requirements into operations, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and inspection readiness, serving as a 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.
- Promote a proactive safety culture by modeling best practices, supporting safety initiatives, and engaging employees and leaders.
- Manage incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analyses, ensuring timely corrective actions and regulatory reporting.
- Provide EHSS guidance for day-to-day site operations, complete risk assessments and hazard mitigation, and stop work when necessary to prevent harm.
- Oversee EHSS systems and platforms for inspections, compliance tracking, and reporting, maintaining data accuracy and audit readiness.
- Support EHSS governance through site committees, tiered operational meetings, and leadership forums.
- Ensure delivery of EHSS Safety onboarding and ongoing compliance training and promote employee awareness of EHSS responsibilities.
- Provide EHSS Safety support for facility projects, change management, and operational readiness initiatives.
- Identify and implement improvements to EHSS Safety programs, systems, and workflows.
- Collaborate with regional and global EHSS teams to align site activities with corporate directives and share best practices.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
- U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, and 11 paid company holidays.
- Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval, 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
- Depending on eligibility, additional time-off benefits may include paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
- Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
- Eligible employees may also be eligible for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
