Specialist - Safety Data Sheet Writer

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Specialist - Safety Data Sheet Writer to collect, compile, and document scientific and regulatory data for SDS creation. The role involves interpreting chemical data, classifying hazards based on GHS and other frameworks, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. The specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams, improve chemical stewardship processes, perform dangerous goods classifications, and maintain internal databases. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience in SDS authoring or regulatory compliance.

Must Have

• Collect, compile and document toxicological, physical, environmental, and other scientific data, as well as regulatory information, related to BMS materials for the creation of SDSs.
• Interpret chemical data and classify hazards based on GHS and other regional frameworks (e.g., EU CLP).
• Ensure compliance with international regulations regarding SDSs (e.g., OSHA HazCom, EU CLP, REACH).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams following formulation changes, regulatory updates or new hazard information.
• Design and/or improve internal chemical stewardship processes to enhance agility and minimize business risk.
• Perform dangerous goods (DG) classifications.
• Participate in quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of data used in SDS authoring.
• Help maintain and update internal databases/repositories for chemical hazard and regulatory information.
• Contribute to streamlining the SDS workflow, reducing turnaround time, and enhancing data collection processes.
• Support creation of training content or guidance documents for internal teams regarding SDS requirements and hazard communication.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, toxicology, product stewardship, industrial hygiene or related discipline.
• 3+ years in SDS authoring and/or regulatory compliance in chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency with SDS authoring software (e.g., SAP EHS module, WERCS, 3E).
• Familiarity with GHS, OSHA HazCom, EU CLP and/or other global chemical regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Acts with integrity.

Good to Have

• Advanced degree.
• Certification in DG regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG).
• Lean Six Sigma or similar certifications.
• Exposure to project management principles or experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with AI and/or process automation.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive benefits, services and programs.
• Global platform and benefits for physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing.
• Global platform to reward your achievements (Recognition).
• Generous time off to rest and recharge.
• Best-in-class health benefits.
• 8 People & Business Resource Groups.

Life at BMS

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

• Collect, compile and document toxicological, physical, environmental, and other scientific data, as well as regulatory information, related to BMS materials for the creation of SDSs.
• Interpret chemical data and classify hazards based on GHS and other regional frameworks (e.g., EU CLP).
• Ensure compliance with international regulations regarding SDSs (e.g., OSHA HazCom, EU CLP, REACH).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams following formulation changes, regulatory updates or new hazard information.
• Design and/or improve internal chemical stewardship processes to enhance agility and minimize business risk.
• Perform dangerous goods (DG) classifications.
• Participate in quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of data used in SDS authoring.
• Help maintain and update internal databases/repositories for chemical hazard and regulatory information.
• Contribute to streamlining the SDS workflow, reducing turnaround time, and enhancing data collection processes.
• Support creation of training content or guidance documents for internal teams regarding SDS requirements and hazard communication.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, toxicology, product stewardship, industrial hygiene or related discipline required.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• 3+ years in SDS authoring and/or regulatory compliance in chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency with SDS authoring software required (e.g., SAP EHS module, WERCS, 3E).
• Familiarity with GHS, OSHA HazCom, EU CLP and/or other global chemical regulations.
• • Certification in DG regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG) is desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar certifications are not required but considered a plus.
• Exposure to project management principles or experience working in cross-functional teams is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are a must; acts with integrity. •
• Ability to innovate. Strives to enhance performance by doing things that are unique and leading edge; experience with AI and/or process automation is a plus. Willingly embraces changes needed to adapt to new circumstances and uncertainties.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

Data Protection

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