How You Will Achieve It

• Support and co-lead moderately complex EHS projects independently, or with a team identifying hazardous situations and implementing risk reduction solutions.

• Primary focus on safety programs (LOTO, management of change, electrical, warehouse, training, etc.), task risk assessments, incident investigations, internal EHS audits, safety inspections, and EHS management systems.

• Effectively manage time to meet objectives, forecast, and plan resource requirements for divisional projects.

• Monitor compliance and Environment, Health & Safety performance, maintain and report on key metrics, and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain EHS systems (e.g., Cority, Enablon, etc.) and develop metrics and trending reports for site leadership.

• Assess risks, including their probability, magnitude, and financial impact, and develop cost-effective control alternatives.

• Interact with Pfizer Legal Groups, including Global Environment, Health & Safety legal, and liaise with regulatory compliance organizations.

• Offer recommendations on implementing Pfizer Environmental, Health & Safety standards, site EHS policies, regulations, regulations and industry standards, and business continuity.

• Conduct workplace condition assessments to ensure compliance with federal and state occupational safety and health standards.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to prevent personal injuries and property loss, protect the environment, and provide updates to site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Response Plans, and Business Continuity Plans, etc.

• Partner with site business functions and external sources to implement improvements, apply skills and discipline knowledge, and make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of EHS (Local applications) computer databases and utilize a wide variety of other internal and external databases and systems.

• Develop and administer interactive training in support of EHS programs.

• Be willing to learn new skills/subjects and grow within the Senior Associate position.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with EHS compliance.

• A good understanding of safety programs is required.

• Leadership, analysis, judgment, commensurate with position responsibilities, and levels of Pfizer and agency interaction.

• Experience performing internal audits of EHS programs, policies, and procedures

• Excellent written and communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI.

• Experience with safety program development and cross-functional implementation.

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, creativity in problem solving, and flexibility.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be comfortable making presentations to groups and representing the department/facility externally.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience managing facility and/or contractor safety programs in a pharmaceutical or related industry

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations

• Experience with regulatory compliance and liaising with regulatory organizations

• Strong technical support skills for site safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental programs

• Professional related certifications from accredited organizations such as the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the National Safety Council, Institute of Hazardous Material Management (ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH, IH, EIT, PE, etc.) and /or environmental health and safety management systems (ISO 14001/45001).

• Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience

• Experience in the application of regulations and industrial codes (IBC, NFPA, NEC, etc.) in operations.

• Experience with in-plant Emergency Response Teams

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to general laboratory and/or manufacturing areas; work near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Must be able to walk, climb stairs and ladders, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds for limited distances. 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Job is in support of a 24-hour/7-day operation and weekend/overnight support may be needed on a limited basis. 

Other Job Details:

• Relocation supports available

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

• Last day to apply: July 24th

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.