Job Description

Our Company is a trusted global leader in human and veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance. We are a global team of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professionals working collectively within the company to make a positive difference in health care and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, animals, society, and our planet. We have a leadership role in our EHS organization available which is accountable for all EHS program execution and compliance at our Manufacturing Division's Global Vaccine Manufacturing areas and our Research and Development (R&D) facilities across the network globally.

The goal of this position is to influence site, regional and global business partners to drive prioritization of regulatory compliance, integration of EHS performance objectives into standard work processes, and continuous improvement. We are looking for a candidate that models a strong compliance mindset and has experience in pharmaceutical R&D or manufacturing and develops strategies to achieve EHS goals in alignment with company business objectives and values. The candidate should be self-motivated, reliable, and persistent as well as energized and motivated by identifying and developing talent. Must be collaborative and enthusiastic with a focus on ensuring the EHS teams bring value to the business and success within the company.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and promotion of our Company's EHS Program. Assure compliance objectives and team goals are achieved per requirements/ schedule.

• Identify and develop talent at all levels of the organization.

• Interface with Corporate, Division, plant and external community organizations/agencies regarding EHS issues and strategy. Serve as single EHS point of contact for the Research Facilities and Global Vaccine Operations.

• Provide expert advice and technical guidance for EHS programs and projects. Serve as key person accountable for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the EHS management system.

• Develop solutions that are progressive, innovative, compliant, and scalable. Demonstrate robust portfolio and project management and rapid disciplined decision making.

• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable results across EHS projects and programs, EHS assessments and resulting action plans; ensure identified actions are completed in accordance with identified target dates.

• Facilitate leadership team cohesion, assure rapid communication, and best practice sharing with peers/ management. Prospectively function as a conduit of information between the operating facilities and EHS&S management at Site, Division and Corporate levels. Own decisions and be accountable for outcomes.

• Anticipate, recognize, and respond to changing internal and external trends, market conditions, regulatory legislation, etc. Evaluate and integrate the information to define the potential effect on the company/network.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor ’s Degree required (should have a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical discipline)

• Masters/MBA; Relevant professional certification preferred

Required Experience and Skills:

• Direct experience in leading multiple geographically dispersed sites, matrixed functions, or research or manufacturing operations within the pharmaceutical, chemical, or other similar industry.

• Must be willing to tackle tough issues with tact and diplomacy in a timely fashion.

• Proven experience leading a site program such as Manufacturing, Research, Tech Ops function, Quality or EHS Plant Leadership in pharmaceutical or chemical industry.

• Strong leadership, talent management, change execution, and financial management skills. Readily and actively contributes to the success of the global team.

• Ability to simultaneously balance and adjust to multiple changing priorities and make decisions with speed, discipline, and accuracy.

• Robust interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; visible proclivity for collaboration and driving improved outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate with regulatory agencies and senior operations leaders; escalates issues rapidly to point of resolution.

• Vision and sound judgment with a willingness to influence and offer new ideas; ability to develop strategy and execute tactically.

• Excellent coaching & development experience, development of people, and succession planning. Builds and cultivates strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

• Ability to distill complex issues and concepts into frameable and relevant communications or escalations.

• Declarative and provides strong sponsorship of own, line, or executive management decisions.

• Up to 20% travel (including international) is required.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$206,200.00 - $324,600.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/11/2025

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Requisition ID: R337031