Merck · 1 week ago
Sr. Spclst, Safety & Environment
Wilson, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $167K/yr
7+ years expMerck is seeking a dynamic Environmental Health & Safety professional with recent manufacturing experience and leadership skills. The successful candidate will ensure site-wide EHS compliance and drive personal ownership and accountability for all employees, while assisting in the implementation of corporate EHS strategy at the site operations level.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
While reporting to the Associate Director of Safety & Environment, act with considerable self -direction, help to ensure site wide EHS compliance and drive personal ownership and accountability for all employees
Coach site operational leaders to be visible EHS advocates
Ensure comprehensive change management of all Company and site initiatives to maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory and Company requirements
Assist in Implementation of our Company’s corporate EHS strategy at the site operations level: evaluate numerous initiatives, ensure robust process, systems, and resources are in place for all areas of accountability, drive internal audit/self-assessment programs to monitor program effectiveness
Assure completion of all regulatory submissions, notifications, etc. as assigned, to maintain compliance with country, local and company standards
Ensure systems are in place to track EHS performance metrics within assigned operational area
Partner with GSE Centers of Excellence to develop guidance for site operations on the impact of new regulations and Company requirements and how best to implement as assigned
Evaluate, with the Engineering Department, the applicable EHS requirements for new projects and processes as well as changes in the existing processes and installation
Communicate clearly and concisely complex technical and regulatory information to site leaders and operations personnel
Exercise good judgment to discern critical issues and events for escalation to Associate Director S&E and senior level management
Qualification
Required
B.S. level degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering or related scientific discipline
7+ years EHS experience in Chemical and/or Pharmaceutical industries
Accountability
Adaptability
Biopharmaceutical Industry
Biosafety
Chemical Manufacturing
Continuous Monitoring
EHS Auditing
EHS Compliance
EHS Program Management
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Science
Health and Safety Legislation
Housekeeping
Incident Investigations
Industrial Hygiene
Internal Auditing
Interpersonal Relationships
Occupational Safety and Health Programs
Organizational Change Management
Process Safety Management
Project Implementations
Project Management
Preferred
Relevant EHS certifications preferred
Experience in a chemical manufacturing or packaging environment
Strong project management skills, supporting multiple activities/projects simultaneously
Experience working with EHS regulatory agencies and corporate support functions
Demonstrated skills in complying with one or more regulatory programs: RCRA, EPA Water and Air, High Risk Work (e.g. elevated work, confined space, hot work, lock out tag out, etc.)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
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