Position Summary
The Safety Centre of Excellence (S-CoE) is a team of technical subject matter experts, whose role is to develop, deliver and oversee innovative, best‑in‑class, and risk‑based solutions to minimize risk, reduce complexity, ensure compliance, and drive benchmark performance and cultural improvement in Safety across the global BMS organization (incl. research, commercial, manufacturing & capital projects).
Key Responsibilities
Global Safety Strategy: Support the development and execution of the company's global safety strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Safety Programs & Initiatives: Lead and/or support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of comprehensive, risk‑based, enterprise‑wide safety programs and standards. Own the technical safety content of specific company standards and guidance. Take ownership for specific programs such as Process Safety, Occupational Safety, Safety Culture, etc.
Leadership and Guidance: Provide expert knowledge, leadership, advice and guidance on specific safety risks across the corporation and support appropriate assessment, governance and escalation processes to ensure leadership, sites and the BMS wider organization are focused on appropriate priorities.
Risk Management: With the S-CoE and leadership, identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks across the global organization, ensuring proactive measures are taken to prevent incidents.
Incident Investigation & Reporting: Support/Lead the investigation of significant safety incidents or accidents, providing root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Safety Culture Development: Engage and influence colleagues at all levels, to promote a proactive safety culture across the organization, fostering awareness, training, and engagement.
Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with S-CoE colleagues, senior leadership, global/site EHS teams and operational departments to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance and the effective implementation of safety initiatives.
Continuous Improvement: Support the S-CoE and the Global EHS organization in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in safety performance and practices.
Safety Audits & Assessments: Support the Global EHS internal audit and assurance program.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in safety management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing global or multi‑regional safety programs, preferably in the pharma, biotech or life‑science sectors.
Proven experience in leading safety in a large, complex organization with multiple regions and diverse operations.
Strong knowledge of global safety regulations, standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO, etc.), and industry best practices.
Demonstrated success in implementing safety programs that reduce incidents and improve safety performance.
Skills & Key Competencies
Leadership & Influence: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire others at all levels.
Strategic Thinking: Strong capability to support the development of long‑term safety strategies while maintaining focus on day‑to‑day operations.
Innovation: Proven track record of developing and implementing innovative, best‑in‑class and scalable safety solutions.
Technical Expertise: Expert knowledge and experience in key safety topics.
Risk Management: Expertise in identifying and managing risks across various sectors and operational environments.
Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams across geographies.
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to drive data‑driven safety improvements.
Agility: Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: A passion for safety innovation and continuous improvement, with a focus on outcomes and results.
Travel: Willingness to travel globally, as needed (up to 30% of time).
Compensation Overview
Devens - MA - US: $197,230 - $239,001
New Brunswick - NJ - US: $179,300 - $217,268
Princeton - NJ - US: $179,300 - $217,268
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job‑related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support and survivor support.
Work‑life benefits
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non‑Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays and 3 optional holidays.
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part‑time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
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.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/ for important additional information.
Data Protection
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Contact
R1596735 : Director, Safety Center of Excellence Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1596735
Updated: 2026-01-31 01:11:42.552 UTC
Location: Lawrence Township-NJ
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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