Why Patients Need You
Pfizer La Jolla’s Global Workplace Experience Environmental, Health and Safety team is critical to ensuring the highest safety standards are met for patients and our colleagues. You will be part of an innovative community dedicated to delivering excellence which enables Pfizer to get our medicines in the hands of the people who need them most more efficiently, and safer, than ever before.
What You Will Achieve
You will be part of a dynamic team of experts who form the La Jolla Environment, Health & Safety team. Due to the importance of this team for Pfizer’s employees and patients, the organization relies heavily on its team members’ timely actions and decision-making ability.
The role is accountable for building and maintaining EHS programs that assure compliance with applicable jurisdictional regulations and company safety & environmental policies and procedures. The role purposely networks within its GWE region to drive implementation of CI and best practice opportunities to achieve strategic and operational goals.
The role is responsible for providing direct technical support for one or more subject areas such as environmental compliance, contractor safety, and dangerous goods. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
Manage site facilities safety functions. Oversees contractor and construction safety management.
Implement and oversee the La Jolla environmental programs, covering applicable Federal, State and local regulations along with applicable Pfizer EHS Standards and Recommended Practices.
Maintain and develop EHS management systems (including policies, procedures and training) that enhance the La Jolla environmental programs.
Develop metrics to measure performance and goals to achieve continuous improvement in EHS performance
Manage the site sustainability plans and energy master plans
Manage the hazardous and medical waste programs with support from RMS liaisons of science lines.
Manage wastewater and stormwater programs.
Manage the site air pollution and ozone depleting chemical (ODC) programs.
Manage the site Dangerous Goods program.
Manage the site Controlled Substances program.
Actively support and participate in applicable site EHS/Safety Committees.
Serve as an EHS Liaison to GWE, including Hard Services, Soft Services and capital projects.
Serve as the site Facilities and Contractor Safety lead.
Oversee the contractor pre-qualification program.
Serve as the site as Quality Management coordinator.
Assists with quality management and conformance for the La Jolla, South San Francisco, and Boulder sites, including participation on the GWE Validation and Compliance team.
Interact with RU/BU Line Leadership and site colleagues to develop EHS compliant workplace solutions to complex Pharmaceutical R&D processes or technology changes
Investigate workplace incidents, determine root cause, and develop corrective and preventative actions. Participate in global networks as applicable.
Other related assignments as identified by RMS/EHS and GWE management as deemed appropriate
Update job knowledge by participating in internal and external training opportunities; internal communities of practice; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations and maintaining professional credentials.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety; environmental, or other physical sciences
Minimum of seven years’ experience implementing and managing EHS programs
Nice-to-Have
Master’s degree
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) from the Institute of Hazardous Material Managers and or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical/ biotech industry
Prior experience implementing or working under OHSAS 18000 or OSHA VPP management systems
Prior or current DOT/IATA Dangerous Goods shipper certifications
Technical/Job-Related Skills:
Possesses a strong understanding of EHS programs, and key processes such as risk assessment, inspections, audits and root cause investigations.
Ability to independently assess workplace risks and programs, and sensitively communicate/collaborate with line management on appropriate risk control and compliance measures.
Demonstrated working knowledge of typical local, state and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with regulatory compliance.
Ability to identify, drive, and implement improvement programs across a multi-discipline organization without having direct management or control over colleague performance.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated/self-starter with ability to multi-task and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of computer programs
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints.On a daily basis, the position responsibilities may require the ability to stoop; to reach; to stand, to walk and sit for extended periods of time; to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds; to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation; to use finger dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment and hand strength to grasp objects; to perceive the attributes of objects by touch; to hear and verbally exchange ideas and information with colleagues and others on the phone and in the office; to see clearly from less than one foot to arm’s length with a good field of vision.On a frequent basis, essential duties of the position may require the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, to kneel and/or crouch to retrieve items.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Day shift with occasional after hours or weekend response for onsite support associated with facility incidents or excursions or planned shutdowns for maintenance and/or capital and expense project execution
Respond as required to the site in support of business continuity and emergency events
Entry and work inside laboratories, vivarium, mechanical/electrical rooms, central utility plants, maintenance shops, shipping and receiving and service corridors. While working in these areas, strict adherence to gowning procedures and personal protective equipment will be required as applicable.
General safety knowledge and awareness expected in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment
OTHER DETAILS
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,500.00 to $155,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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