Sr. Associate People Experience, Risk Management

Pfizer • St. Louis, MO

7d • $82,700 - $137,900 • 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 (GWE), and cross-functional business lines to support regulatory compliance 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, 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 partnering with colleagues, contractors, and service providers to promote compliance, continuous improvement, and safe site operations.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in a listed or related discipline and at least 2 years of experience; a master’s degree and more than 0 years of experience; an associate’s degree and 6 years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in EHS, environmental compliance, operational risk management, security, emergency preparedness, business continuity, or a related field.
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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 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 conduct field inspections, audits, risk assessments, and operational reviews in office, laboratory, warehouse, mechanical, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to routinely walk throughout the site, climb stairs, and access mechanical, utility, and construction areas as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to position oneself to inspect equipment, utilities, work areas, and safety systems, including occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to travel locally between facilities or to external meetings, training events, contractor locations, or regulatory agencies as required.
• Must be able to respond on-site during emergencies, crisis management events, and other business-critical situations as required.
• Must be able to enter laboratory, pilot plant, utility, warehouse, mechanical/electrical, construction, and other operational areas while following applicable safety procedures, PPE requirements, and site access controls.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States by any employer; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available, and permanent U.S. work authorization is required.

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 covering contractor safety, high-hazard work, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, security, environmental compliance, and transportation of dangerous goods.
• Support the 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 related to construction, maintenance, and operations.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity, and security activities, including planning, exercises, incident response, and program improvements.
• Support environmental compliance and sustainability programs, including water stewardship, SPCC, refrigerant management, environmental reporting, waste reduction, and resource conservation.

Benefits

• Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of base salary.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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