Posted:
11/27/2024, 1:56:12 AM
Location(s):
New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Product
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development and Manufacturing is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Pfizer’s Global Workplace Experience team is a critical partner in enabling our purpose. You will be part of an innovative community dedicated to accelerating and bringing the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
The Manager, Risk Management provides EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) and Business Continuity expertise and oversight for the North American Global Workplace Experience (GWE) East & Midwest US Pearl River, NY site, ensuring compliance with all applicable occupational safety regulatory requirements and GEHS (Global Environmental Health & Safety) Standards while implementing strategies to manage identified business continuity risks.
Key accountabilities of this position include the creation, implementation, maintenance, and auditing of EHS compliance-related policies and procedures, and administration of assigned programs in coordination with other functional areas. This position will work with senior site leadership, line management and functional area colleagues, to ensure policy and procedure maintenance and development, walkthrough inspections, audits, risk assessments, task evaluations, testing, training, briefings and reporting of performance measures/metrics are completed.
The position requires a “hands-on approach” to ensure organizational compliance of applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements, and GEHS Standards. This position will evaluate, identify and ensure that each operation follows and adheres to proven and standardized EHS procedures, policies and rules by all assigned team members, visitors, customers and contractors entering the site.
It is your hard work and commitment that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
Ownership of the EHS program for PGS manufacturing operations
Meet regulatory EHS reporting requirements to be compliant with all regulations (OSHA, EPS, NYSDEC, Rockland County) and adherence to company procedures & policies. Maintain records of compliance, related files, job safety analyses, MSDS, workers’ compensation claim information, OSHA log and safety statistics
Establish and keep current applicable EHS Standard Practice Instructions (SPIs) and ensure all colleague safety training is completed on time
Manages EHS Management of Change process, Compliance Calendar and Legal Register for PGS
Review PGS Pearl River Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Records, lab documents and other related procedures for EHS aspect review
Analyze and monitor EHS incident trends as to take corrective actions for incident prevention
Submit regulatory financial environmental reports and tax obligation payments to appropriated agencies
Lead and participate in site projects to meet / exceed sustainability metrics (waste, energy, water usage) in support of Pfizer sustainability efforts
Crisis Management / Business Continuity Lead
Collaborate with PGS Engineering & Maintenance and Manufacturing Operations to design and implement EHS solutions
Support regulatory (EPA, OSHA, etc.) audits and ensure all Title V inspections, training, reports and record keeping compliance activities are completed
Coordinates with Colleague Wellness for site medical surveillance programs
Conduct EHS Risk Assessments as required by Pfizer Global EHS
Provide support for addressing safety issues, colleague concerns and safety improvement projects
Responsible for regular inspections of the facility at emission points, storm water drains, fire equipment, eyewash stations, hazardous material containments and machinery for compliance and safety
Qualifications
Must-Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental, Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Management and/or Industrial Hygiene preferred
5+ years of experience
3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years leading/providing oversight of EHS
2+ years managing self-insured workers’ compensation programs
Understanding of EPA and OSHA regulations and permitting
Ambassador of EHS as a value
High degree of autonomy and delegate as necessary
Proactive internal & external stakeholder management
Motivating and engaging people
Be change agent
Nice-to-Have
Master's degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience.
Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
Certifications – CSP, CIH
Involvement in OSHA or DEC inspections, permitting and compliance activities
Familiar with Title V permitting and all other related record keeping and compliance functions
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Due to the nature of work assignment, the incumbent must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints. Daily, the position responsibilities may require the ability to stoop; to reach; to stand, to walk the site for extended periods of time; to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds; to lift and carry objects weighing up to 15 pounds; to sit/stand at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. On a frequent basis, essential duties of the position may require the ability to climb stairs, to kneel and/or crouch to retrieve items.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Day shift with occasional after hours or weekend response required.
Periodic travel may be required in support of GWE business needs
Respond to the site in support of business continuity, emergency response and off-shift schedules periodically
Entry and work inside GMP laboratories, pilot plants, mechanical/electrical rooms, shipping and receiving and service corridors. While working in these areas, strict adherence to gowning and procedures and personal protective equipment will be required as applicable.
General safety knowledge and awareness expected in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments
OTHER DETAILS
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Last date to apply: December 6, 2024
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Website: https://www.pfizer.com/
Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1849
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine