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Position Description: RY Site S&E M02

Basic Functions and Responsibility

Under the direction of EHS Director, the EHS Associate Director will be responsible for leading a team of environmental, health and safety professionals, providing technical and regulatory support and implementation of all necessary measures and initiatives required by federal, state and local regulations pertaining to environment and safety protection at the Rahway sites. Provides direction and is responsible for planning, developing and reviewing process safety and high risk work programs for research (labs and pilot plants), office, facility and project support.

Primary Activities

+ Provide direction and leadership to direct reports in a matrixed organization (Technical and customer support roles). Mentor EHS professionals to build leadership and technical skills to improve individual performance. Coach operations leaders to enable them to successfully discharge their leadership responsibilities for safety and environment.

+ Partner with Rahway departments and contacts to integrate safety and environmental management systems into every phase of their operations, as measured by performance metrics. Consult with and advise department personnel to provide sound and timely technical and/or administrative assistance in support of projects, procedures, and long-range plans that assure conformance with safety & environmental requirements.

+ Develop productive working relationships with federal, state and local authorities, technical and industrial groups and consultants to keep abreast of pending requirements and interpretations of existing rules. Coordinate and guide the efforts of safety and environmental professionals to ensure investigation of all phases of government relations pertaining to safety and environmental protection and initiate appropriate action.

+ Lead site and/or local area audits for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.). Translate Corporate and Divisional standards and guides into appropriate site procedures. Track and report safety and environmental metrics.

+ Prepare, coordinate and present process safety, environmental, safety and industrial hygiene, emergency response and/or security training as needed.

+ Liaise with outside organizations, peer companies and agencies as necessary to assure compliance and communication in the areas of emergency response, mutual aid, regulatory bodies, professional societies, and industrial groups.

Position Qualifications:

**Education Minimum Requirement** :

+ B.S. in Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety or Industrial Hygiene

+ M.S. is desirable.

Required Experience and Skills:

+ 10+ years in process safety, environmental protection or safety experience.

+ Evidence of leadership effective communication and organizational skills required.

+ Experience managing people, projects and/or teams is required.

+ Demonstrated performance in a highly regulated industry with strict standards adherence and compliance initiatives.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of Process Safety including HAZOP and LOPA.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of high risk work and construction safety.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of Environmental Programs, not limited to Title V, RCRA, Wastewater and Sustainability.

+ Good root cause investigation experience desired.

+ Strong systems and IT knowledge a plus.

+ Pharmaceutical experience desired.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

+ CIH, CSP, PE or other related professional certification.

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Required Skills:

Budget Management, Budget Management, EHS Compliance, EHS Management Systems, EHS Program Management, Emergency Response Preparedness, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), Environmental Protection, Environmental Science, Environment Health and Safety, Environment Management, Fire Safety, Incident Investigations, Industrial Hygiene, Interpersonal Relationships, Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Pharmaceutical Guidelines, Process Safety, Project Human Resource Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Audits, Standards Compliance, Strategic Thinking {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 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 together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills 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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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 salary range for this role is

$126,500.00 - $199,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

**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

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

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:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/30/2025

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**Requisition ID:** R368284