Pfizer

Pfizer

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Manager, Industrial Hygiene & Safety

Apply by Oct 14, 2026

Posted Sep 30, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
McPherson, Kansas, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Visa support
“U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.” “This position requires...

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Role Summary

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The role leads industrial hygiene and safety programs and supports environmental, health, and safety compliance at a site. It conducts assessments and investigations, monitors EHS performance, and works with site functions and regulatory organizations on safety improvements.

What You'll Do

  • Lead industrial hygiene and safety programs and co-lead projects; conduct risk assessments and incident investigations, and implement...
  • Monitor EHS compliance and performance, report metrics, recommend corrective actions, and assess workplace conditions through audits.
  • Provide technical support and training for site safety and industrial hygiene programs, and support EHS culture and engagement activities.
  • Implement risk-reduction strategies and advise on Pfizer health and safety standards, site policies, and applicable regulations.
  • Partner with site functions and external organizations to implement improvements and liaise with legal and regulatory compliance groups.

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Qualifications

Required: BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience, MS/MEng/MBA with at least 2 years, PhD/JD with any years, an associate's degree with at least 8 years, or high school diploma/equivalent with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Strong technical experience implementing industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental programs and knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulatory requirements. Requires leadership, analysis, judgment, interpersonal and negotiation skills, written and communication skills, and MS Office proficiency.

Required

  • Strong technical experience implementing industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental programs and key processes.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with EHS compliance.
  • Leadership, analysis, and judgment commensurate with position responsibilities; interpersonal and negotiation skills; written and...

Preferred

  • A master's degree in science, engineering, technical or related areas combined with substantial project management experience.
  • Professional related certifications from accredited organizations such as the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, Board of Certified...
  • Experience managing facility and/or contractor safety programs in a pharmaceutical or related industry.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and liaising with regulatory organizations.
  • Strong technical support skills for site safety and industrial hygiene programs.
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and...

Original job description

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Use Your Power for Purpose

Pfizer’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team is essential in upholding the highest safety standards for both patients and colleagues. As a member of this innovative community, you will contribute to delivering excellence, ensuring that Pfizer's medicines reach those who need them most with greater efficiency and safety than ever before. This dedicated team is committed to maintaining superior safety protocols, enabling the swift and secure distribution of our products. By joining us, you become part of a forward-thinking group focused on excellence and innovation, driving the mission to provide safe and effective medicines to patients worldwide.



What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

  • Lead Industrial Hygiene and Safety programs and co-lead high-level projects, conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement best practices
  • Monitor compliance and Environment, Health & Safety performance, report key metrics, and recommend corrective actions
  • Provide technical support and training for site safety and industrial hygiene programs
  • Assist in performing risk assessments to include occupation risk, process hazard Analysis (PHA, HazOp, FMEA, What-if, etc.).
  • Assist in implementing effective EHS cultural improvement and engagement activities. 
  • Interact with Pfizer Legal Groups, including Global Environment, Health & Safety legal, and liaise with regulatory compliance organizations.
  • Implement risk reduction strategies and offer advice on implementing Pfizer Health & Safety standards, site safety policies, and regulations governing safety
  • Conduct workplace condition assessments and audits to ensure compliance with federal and state occupational safety and health standards
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to prevent personal injuries
  • Partner with site business functions (engineering, operations, etc.) and external sources to implement improvements, apply skills and discipline knowledge, and make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems
  • Effectively time manage to meet objectives, forecast, and plan resource requirements for divisional projects
  • Utilize EHS systems (e.g., Cority, Enablon, AI agents, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned


Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MS/MEng/MBA with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associate's degree with at least 8 years of experience or high School Diploma (or Equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience
  • Strong technical experience implementing industrial hygiene, safety and environmental programs and key processes is required
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with EHS compliance.
  • Excellent leadership, analysis, judgment, commensurate with position responsibilities
  • Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office


Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

  • A master's degree in science, engineering, technical or related areas combined with substantial project management experience
  • Professional related certifications from accredited organizations such as the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the National Safety Council, Institute of Hazardous Material Management (ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH, IH, EIT, PE, PMP, etc.)
  • Experience managing facility and/or contractor safety programs in a pharmaceutical or related industry
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and liaising with regulatory organizations
  • Strong technical support skills for site safety and industrial hygiene programs
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to general laboratory and/or manufacturing areas; work near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Must be able to walk, climb stairs and ladders, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds for limited distances. 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Job is in support of a 24-hour/7-day operation and weekend/overnight support may be needed on a limited basis. 


Other Job Details:

  • Relocation support available
  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise
  • Las day to apply: October 13th

 

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

 

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

 

 

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

 

 

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected]. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.

 

 

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

 

 

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About the company

Pfizer

Large Enterprise

Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and manufacturing of innovative healthcare solutions. With a strong focus on improving lives through medications and vaccines, Pfizer has played a significant role in addressing various health challenges, including infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and rare conditions. The company emphasizes research-driven approaches and collaborative efforts in its mission to enhance global health and empower patients through cutting-edge science and technology. Through its commitment to high standards of safety and efficacy, Pfizer continues to shape the future of medicine.