Senior Associate, People Experience, Risk Management

About the position

Pfizer’s Environmental Health and Safety team is essential in upholding the highest safety standards for both patients and colleagues. As a member of this innovative community, you will contribute to delivering excellence, ensuring that Pfizer's medicines reach those in need more efficiently and safely than ever before. By being part of this dedicated team, you help drive the mission of delivering high-quality healthcare solutions, fostering a safer and more effective environment for all.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, recommend, and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies.
• Provide direction and support for the region’s environmental sustainability programs, including resource conservation, recycling, greenhouse gas reductions, etc.
• Oversee waste handling, organize spill-control teams, and update environmental and spill-control manuals and procedures.
• Build and maintain EHS programs in accordance with the site operational risk profile.
• Engage in regulatory inspections and inquiries related to environmental, health, and safety issues, and evaluate risks to create feasible and cost-effective control alternatives.
• Coordinate and report essential details concerning Environment, Health & Safety management and performance parameters, and support waste management services in compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive contractor safety program initiatives and SIF/pSIF program.
• Train individuals with training responsibilities, conduct site inspections, recommend and implement corrective actions, develop awareness training packages, maintain knowledge of relevant databases, and participate in capital project teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience.
• Experience in using and administrating enterprise data management systems preferred.
• Experience in EHS management systems creation and administration is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in Environment Health & Safety, particularly in local applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, creativity in problem-solving, and flexibility.
• Good written and oral communication abilities.
• Proficiency in computer operations and experience with MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in applying Department of Transportation and International Air Transport Association (IATA) Hazardous Materials shipping regulations.
• Comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape.
• Ability to navigate complex shipping requirements effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Benefits

• 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.
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.