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Viatris

Global pharma selling generics and biosimilars

Manager – Environmental, Health and Safety

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt Albans City, VT, USA$78k - $152kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or Safety and Environmental is required.
  • Three to five years of relevant experience in environmental, occupational health, or safety work is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations is required.
  • Knowledge of company and department policies and procedures and federal, state, and local government regulations is required.
  • Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) is required.
  • RCRA certification, DOT Hazardous Materials certification, and 40 hours of Hazardous Materials training are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the development, coordination, and maintenance of general environmental, health and safety policies, procedures, programs, and plant safety programs in accordance with federal, state, and local codes and corporate policies; submit required regulatory reports on time.
  • Maintain documentation of workplace injuries and illnesses, investigate their causes and industrial incidents and occupational accidents, prepare findings and corrective-action recommendations, identify root causes, recommend preventive measures, develop prevention programs, evaluate trends, follow up on plans, and suggest safety improvements to equipment, processes, and facilities.
  • Coordinate data gathering and analysis to evaluate environmental releases for source reduction, pollution prevention, and required regulatory reporting; consult regulatory agencies and specialized consultants regarding environmental standards, occupational health and safety practices, and developments in environmental, health, and safety matters.
  • Oversee controlled-waste and hazardous-waste programs, including maintaining inventories and documentation, scheduling pickups, establishing waste streams, keeping logbooks, and completing state reporting.
  • Manage hazardous and non-hazardous wastes from facility activities and construction sites to ensure regulatory compliance; research, analyze, and provide guidance on packaging, labeling, and shipping hazardous materials and dangerous goods.
  • Observe workers' use of prescribed safety equipment and protective clothing; test work areas for noise, toxic substances, and other hazards; direct and advise facility personnel in evaluating problems, recommending corrective actions, implementing solutions, and ensuring compliance.
  • Chair the site Safety Council and coordinate its safety strategy and direction with site senior leadership.
  • Develop, maintain, and conduct safety training, including ergonomics, confined spaces, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, fire extinguishers, hazard communication, and other required programs; provide environmental, health, and safety orientation for new employees and contractors.
  • Develop and maintain active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) handling procedures and training; coordinate the value-based safety training and incentive program; oversee the Industrial Hygiene Program, including air sampling and air-monitoring documentation.
  • Assist with administration of the workers' compensation program; investigate incidents to determine root causes, prepare recommendations, implement solutions, and ensure compliance; direct and participate in monthly meetings with North American environmental, health, and safety teams, site personnel, and contracted corporate resources.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or Environmental Management and one to three years of experience are preferred.

About the Company

Viatris

Global pharma selling generics and biosimilars

Viatris is a global pharmaceutical company that provides access to medicines through a diverse portfolio of branded drugs, generics, complex generics, and biosimilars, serving patients in more than 165 countries. Medicines are produced and distributed via Viatris's extensive global supply chain and commercial network, making therapies available across cardiovascular, infectious diseases, immunology, and oncology. The company differentiates itself with a large, diversified product mix, broad international reach, and a focus on access and public health rooted in the Mylan-Upjohn lineage. Its strategy combines organic growth with partnerships and acquisitions to expand patient access while pursuing sustainable operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Canonsburg, PA
Founded
1961

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