Sr Associate People Experience, Risk Mgmt

Pfizer • St Louis, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Risk Management supports implementation and oversight of environmental health and safety (EHS), contractor safety, environmental, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and security programs for Pfizer’s Chesterfield R&D site. The role partners with site leadership, Global Workplace Experience, and cross-functional business lines to support compliance with regulatory requirements and Pfizer standards while improving operational readiness and risk management performance.

The position supports the site risk management system across contractor safety, high-hazard work activities, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, security, environmental compliance, water stewardship, refrigerant management, sustainability initiatives, and transportation of dangerous goods. It takes a hands-on approach to working with colleagues, contractors, and service providers to promote compliance, continuous improvement, and safe site operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Life Sciences, Emergency Management, Security Management, or a related discipline and at least 2 years of experience; OR a master’s degree and more than 0 years of experience; OR an associate’s degree and 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in EHS, environmental compliance, operational risk management, security, emergency preparedness, business continuity, or related fields.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing risk management programs in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable EHS regulations and management systems, including contractor safety, hazardous work controls, emergency response, fire and life safety, environmental compliance, and incident investigation.
• Ability to influence and partner with leaders, colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders to achieve compliance and business objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication, risk assessment, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, analyze complex risk information, and make sound decisions in a dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and support incident, crisis management, business continuity, and security response activities, including occasional off-hours support.
• Ability to routinely walk throughout the site, including climbing stairs and accessing mechanical, utility, and construction areas; occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds; and occasionally bend, reach, kneel, or crouch to inspect equipment and work areas.
• Ability to travel locally between facilities or to external meetings, training events, contractor locations, or regulatory agencies as required.
• Must be able to provide permanent work authorization in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must follow applicable safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and site access controls when entering operational areas.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Business Continuity, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or another relevant EHS, security, or business continuity credential.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, research and development, manufacturing, or other highly regulated operations.
• Experience managing contractor safety programs and high-hazard work activities, including permit-to-work systems, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, work at height, hot work, and construction safety.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs, including wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, refrigerants, sustainability reporting, and environmental data management.
• Experience with business continuity, crisis management, emergency preparedness, and physical security programs, including electronic security systems and guard force management.
• Experience using enterprise EHS, incident management, and compliance systems such as Enablon, Cority, Intelex, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, consultants, and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee risk management programs supporting contractor safety, high-hazard work activities, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, security, environmental compliance, and transportation of dangerous goods.
• Support development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of risk management systems, including policies, procedures, inspections, audits, corrective actions, training, and performance metrics.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation to site stakeholders on regulatory requirements, Pfizer standards, risk assessments, safe work practices, and compliance programs.
• Support administration and oversight of contractor safety processes and permit-controlled work activities to help manage risks associated with construction, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity, and security activities, including planning, exercises, incident response, and program improvement initiatives.
• Support environmental compliance and sustainability programs, including water stewardship, SPCC, refrigerant management, environmental reporting, waste reduction, and resource conservation initiatives.
• Conduct field inspections, audits, risk assessments, and operational reviews in office, laboratory, warehouse, mechanical, and outdoor environments.
• Respond on-site as required during emergencies, crisis management events, and other business-critical situations.
• Support business needs, training, audits, benchmarking, and regional collaborations through limited domestic travel as required.

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.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligible to participate in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of base salary.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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