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Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb
August 13, 2026
On-site
Summit, NJ
Corporate Functions
Shift Available:
- Monday–Friday, Onsite Day Shift, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute S&OH/EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training for operational risk and ergonomics assessments (office, manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse).
- Conduct hazard/risk/exposure/ergonomic assessments for current and future process introductions via change/new material processes.
- Support day-to-day campus activities, including GMP cell therapy clinical drug substance manufacturing; Site Engineering & Facilities; Warehouse; and Quality Control laboratories.
- Ensure compliance with federal/state/local environmental, safety, and health laws and regulations.
- Develop and improve EHS programs; provide technical oversight.
- Participate in governance meetings (huddles, tier meetings, GEMBA walks, EHS committees).
- Apply EHS regulatory requirements in a GMP setting and coach operations leaders to deploy EHS best practices.
- Lead EHS regulatory preparedness; participate in inspections, self-assessments, and audits.
- Perform incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Use EHS platforms for investigations/inspections/compliance.
- Manage cross-functional sitewide projects; support EHS training curriculum delivery.
- Serve as key internal contact for facilities, management, and cross-functional groups.

Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years EHS experience (preferably GMP/manufacturing/biotech/pharma/R&D).
- 5+ years broad EHS experience in occupational safety and industrial hygiene.
- 3+ years conducting facility and laboratory audits.
- 2+ years performing ergonomic assessments and corrective actions.
- Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies/auditors.

Preferred:
- CSP, CIH, or CHMM certifications.

Compensation/Benefits (explicitly listed):
- Starting pay: $91,562–$110,952 (Summit West – NJ – US).
- Health coverage; wellbeing support; 401(k); disability and life insurance; and paid time off.

Application:
- If the role doesn’t fully match your resume, BMS encourages you to apply anyway.