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The Director, Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) is a senior leader responsible for defining and executing the EHSS strategy for a manufacturing site and campus site, ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.
As a core member of the Site Leadership Team, this role provides strategic direction and operational oversight to protect people, environment, and assets, while enabling business performance. The Director EHSS ensures full alignment with global BMS EHSS policies, standards, and management systems, driving a proactive, risk-based culture and embedding EHSS into all business decisions.
The role acts as a trusted advisor to the Site Head and leadership team, strengthening decision-making through risk visibility, regulatory insight, and sustainability integration. The Director EHSS is a visible, field-oriented leader who actively engages on the shopfloor, fostering a strong EHS culture through proximity, coaching, and hands-on support to operations.
RESPONSABILITIES
1. EHSS Strategy & Leadership
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Define and lead the site EHSS strategy aligned with BMS global priorities and manufacturing network strategy.
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Serve as a strategic advisor to the Site Head and SLT on EHSS risks, trade-offs, and priorities.
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Drive integration of EHSS considerations into site strategy, operations, and investment decisions.
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Champion a culture of safety, sustainability, and accountability across all site functions and campus.
2. EHSS Management System & Compliance
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Implement and sustain the EHSS Management System to ensure safe, sustainable, and compliant operations.
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Ensure compliance with global EHSS standards, local regulations, and legal obligations.
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Oversee risk identification, hazard assessment, and mitigation (e.g., HIRAC framework).
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Lead internal audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions, ensuring inspection readiness at all times, while positioning EHSS as a value-adding partner through coaching, support, and problem-solving alongside operational teams.
3. Risk-Based Safety & Operational Excellence
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Drive a shift toward proactive, risk-based EHSS management, embedding EHSS into daily operations.
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Define site risk tolerance and ensure critical risks are identified, prioritized, and controlled.
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Lead programs such as Life Saving Rules, process safety, contractor safety, and high-hazard work management.
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Ensure emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning are robust and effective.
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Ensure strong field presence through regular Gemba walks, safety observations, and direct engagement with frontline teams to identify risks and co-develop practical solutions.
4. Sustainability & Environmental Leadership
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Lead site sustainability strategy aligned with BMS environmental and sustainability goals.
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Oversee environmental programs including waste, emissions, water, and energy management.
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Ensure accurate sustainability data collection, reporting, and compliance with global standards.
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Promote initiatives that reduce environmental footprint and enhance long-term operational resilience.
5. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
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Define KPIs and metrics to monitor EHSS performance and drive accountability across the site.
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Lead performance reviews, governance forums (e.g., Safety Council), and reporting to senior leadership.
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Drive continuous improvement using CAPA, root cause analysis, and learning from incidents.
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Leverage digital tools and analytics to enhance EHSS performance and decision-making.
6. Stakeholder Engagement & Culture
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Build strong partnerships with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Global EHSS, acting as a trusted and pragmatic partner to operations.
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Coach and support line leaders and supervisors in embedding EHS into daily management and decision-making.
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Lead EHSS communications, training, and engagement initiatives to strengthen workforce capability.
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Promote a culture of shared accountability, where EHS is owned by the business and supported by EHSS, not delegated to it.
7. Organization & Talent Development
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Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing EHSS team.
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Build technical capabilities across safety, health, environmental, and sustainability domains.
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Strengthen site self-reliance and reduce dependency on external support through capability building.
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Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.
QUALIFICATION
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French and English speaker
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Advanced degree in Environmental, Health & Safety
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Certification CFST 6508 recognized title.
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Significant leadership experience in EHSS within pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.
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Strong expertise in EHSS management systems (aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.).
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Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs and drive cultural transformation.
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Demonstrated experience in sustainability strategy and environmental program management.
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Strong leadership presence, influencing skills, and executive communication capabilities
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Champions a proactive safety and sustainability culture
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.
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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