Title:  Specialist II, EHS

Job Title: Specialist II, EHS

Location: Bedford, Ohio

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, or Internship

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Specialist II, EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance with regulatory requirements by effectively interpreting and deploying EHS management system protocols and identifying risks. Facilitates employee learning and awareness to ensure compliance at every level throughout the organization while sustaining an injury prevention culture. Participates during interactions with regulatory authorities and customers. Coordinates the completion of assigned site EHS compliance objectives, while using engineering/scientific concepts, procedures, standards, and industry awareness to identify and resolve EHS issues for Hikma Pharmaceuticals Bedford, Ohio Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply scientific, engineering principles and behavioural based systems to drive EHS risk reduction efforts and compliance activities.
• Complete internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyse EHS data and report trends.
• Recommend plans for correction of gaps and provide EHS input to address changes in operations.
• Create and implement Safety Programs for compliance that are concise and easy to comprehend.
• Develop and facilitate safety training to fulfil a regulatory requirement and to ensure awareness is understood by adult learners.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures associated with environmental, health and safety of pharmaceutical operations.
• Acts as a liaison while possessing a high degree of competence to manage multiple agencies (i.e., OSHA, EPA, DOT, NJDEP, etc.) within the EHS span of responsibility. This includes interaction with both internal and external customers.
• Experience and the ability to effectively execute data collection, analyse laboratory results and complete technical reports is crucial. In addition, confident interaction with those involved in these exposure assessments is necessary and can be challenging at times.
• Experience and the ability to effectively manage the facility wastewater, hazardous waste, air emissions and spill prevention programs.
• Write and implement Standard Operating Procedures and/or Standard Department Procedures for safety, environmental and risk management programs as assigned.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs as assigned that focus on management systems, policies, procedures, and work instructions and meet state and federal regulations.
• Develop and monitor the site waste management program budget.
• Work with operations management at all levels to ensure the effective implementation of EHS programs.
• Identify and recommend feasible process improvements and engineering controls to minimize EHS risks.
• Perform EHS reviews of changes in existing operations and design of new operations.
• Effective communication and problem solving skills.
• Business writing (Ex: Reports, Position Papers, Proposals, etc.)
• Risk Analysis – can perform and understand the risk assessment process and risk mitigation strategies
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple activities and initiatives.
• Demonstrated successful communication and negotiation skills in order to manage conflicting and/or multiple demands, including ability to present to various level within an organization.
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and NJDEP regulations.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Minimum:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Environmental, Health, Safety)
• Experience:
  • 5+ years' experience in an Environmental, Health, & Safety role
  • Excellent knowledge of EPA, OSHA, DOT and NJDEP regulations.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions utilizing investigative techniques.
  • Demonstrated accomplishments in effectively implementing EHS programs in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Assurance, Production, Laboratories, Regulatory Compliance and Regulatory Affairs functions within a pharmaceutical production environment required.
  • Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to influence/ persuade individuals to gain acceptance of an idea or plan. Ability to utilize active listening skills to understand the concerns or reasoning in order to be responsive, gain trust, and build strategic relationships.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork - Communicates a clear vision of team goals and objectives. Creates an environment in which team members share both risks and rewards. Focuses the team's efforts on both the process and desired outcome. Acknowledges diverse views among team members and works towards consensus based solutions. Identifies and resolves causes of conflict or resistance.
  • Customer Focus Internal/External - Rapidly establishes rapport with customers by being friendly, patient and polite; uses positive language. Listens carefully to customer requirements. Is responsive and informative towards customers. Takes personal responsibility to ensure that customer needs are fully understood and delivered in a timely way. Is receptive to feedback to minimize/eliminate errors and produce high quality service.
  • Developing and Empowering Others - Provides clear, behaviorally based feedback to enhance development. Volunteers for opportunities to participate in teams and projects that will further develop skill levels and experience. Explores the impact of actions and checks for understanding when coaching others.
  • Instill Trust - Responsible towards own tasks, and has the courage to say and do what is right. Is a resourceful and reliable individual. Supports team to collaborate by being open to share knowledge, experience, and lessons learned. Includes/suggests the right channels to improve own work, and work of others. Leads by example and supports others to display desired personal, professional, and organization values. Aware of improvement and strength in oneself, team, and colleagues. Considers cultural dynamics in own work, and when working with other. Presents information/solutions in different ways to encourage acceptance by members of the workgroup/others involved.
  • Planning and Organizing – Breaks tasks down into smaller manageable parts to facilitate completion. Develops supporting objectives in line with the function's objectives. Thinks ahead planning for next steps. Plans and organizes to encounter for peaks in workloads.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and/or professional certification (PE, CSP, CIH)

Compensation:

Base Salary: $62,700 to $130,300 annually. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.