Associate Director, Chemical Stewardship

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Our EHS & Sustainability Enablement team is responsible for the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective construction, operation and maintenance of world-class facilities that enable the discovery, development and delivery of innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. EHS & Sustainability Enablement Services engages the BMS global network to develop and deliver the corporate energy, water, and greenhouse gas sustainability goals while driving energy cost efficiencies and reliability enhancements through robust utilities strategies, initiatives, and operational innovations. Here, you’ll get the chance to pursue innovative ideas, and advance professionally alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Position Summary

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing and passionate team that is focused on being a world class Product Stewardship group within Bristol Myers Squibb’s Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Enablement organization. As a member of the Product Stewardship group, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for leading the development of a company-wide approach on Chemical Stewardship. This role will lead and/or participate on diverse multi-functional teams to deliver global chemical registrations, achieve chemical compliance and implement action plans for chemicals of concern. In addition to working on Chemical Stewardship, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in other aspects of the Product Stewardship program (e.g., global research projects, environmental support of sites, extended producer responsibility, GLP environmental testing/environmental risk assessment and hazard communication).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as company leader and subject matter expert on global chemical registration requirements (e.g., REACH, K-REACH, MEE Order No. 12, TSCA) ensuring timely and accurate submissions in accordance with regional and national regulations. Deliver overall chemical compliance company wide.
• Conduct regulatory monitoring and impact assessment (e.g., product development, market access) related to anticipated legislative shifts for chemicals of concern (e.g., PFAS, microplastics), including restricted substances and emerging contaminants. Provide strategic guidance on chemical stewardship policies and procedures.
• Lead internal taskforces/cross functional teams related to chemicals of concern (e.g., PFAS) and advocate for science-based chemical stewardship by representing the company in external industry forums and regulatory working groups.
• Design and improve internal chemical stewardship processes to enhance agility and minimize business risk.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support product and company sustainability targets. Experience with Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is a plus.
• Prepare chemical stewardship communications for leadership and internal partners to embed awareness, enhance agility and minimize business risk.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, toxicology, product stewardship or related discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years regulatory experience in chemicals (experience with complex portfolios and multinational organizations is highly valued). In-depth knowledge of global chemical regulations and registrations processes applicable for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven ability to implement new regulations and establish effective internal processes.
• Leadership experience with the ability to coordinate across teams and functions as well as work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to influence senior management, third parties, thought leaders and regulatory agencies; acts with integrity.
• Ability to innovate and encourages others to do so as well. Strives to enhance performance by doing things that are unique and leading edge; experience with AI and/or process automation is a plus.
• Willingly embraces changes needed to adapt to new circumstances and uncertainties.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $179,220 - $217,176
New Brunswick - NJ - US: $162,930 - $197,430


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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