Sr. Manager, EHS

Pfizer is seeking a Sr. Manager, EHS in Kansas City, KS, to lead and develop safety and industrial hygiene programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk reduction. The role involves strategic planning, EHS audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and promoting a safe work environment. Candidates should have relevant experience, certifications, and strong communication skills. This position requires on-site presence and may involve travel.
Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we are committed to upholding the highest safety standards for both our patients and employees. Your role is crucial in maintaining these standards and ensuring our organization is prepared for necessary compliance activities. Your efforts will help us achieve our mission of delivering exceptional care and maintaining a secure workplace.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:
• Lead, manage and develop the safety and Industrial hygiene programs in McPherson to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risks, and keep our colleagues safe.
• Lead the evaluation and management of EHS risks across the site.
• Develop long-term strategic planning for EHS operations, managing multiple strategic projects to improve program.
• Lead and participate in EHS audits across all company facilities and regions, organizing resources and developing audit scopes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across projects, implementing action plans and adopting best practices.
• Develop risk assessment methods and tools, ensuring EHS management systems are communicated and improved.
• Promote employee involvement in maintaining a hazard-free work environment and conduct related trainings.
• Lead communication strategies with external agencies on occupational health and safety matters.
• Develop a high-performing talent base, foster innovation, and manage resources to deliver on strategic projects within the Global Business Unit.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
• BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of experience
• CSP, CIH, or other EHS/IH related professional certification
• Extensive experience managing and implementing EHS programs and IH focus.
• Detailed expertise in the risk management (assessment and implementation of risk mitigation strategies)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with Emergency Management, or Crisis Management required
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective cross functional meetings of colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• People Management experience.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work across multiple countries and cultures.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with biosafety.
• Good understanding of safety and environmental programs and key processes.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
• Master’s degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Certification in recognized EHS specialties or professional license .
• Relevant specialization in EHS (e.g. lab safety, occupational hygiene, biosafety).
• Experience working in dynamic complex, matrixed business models.
• Experience with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing
• Certified Business Continuity Professional

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements

Will be supporting 24x7 manufacturing plant. In emergencies or for none-routine events, will be required to be contactable and/or on-premise on off-hours.

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $135,100.00 to $225,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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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