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From the employer's careers site First seen 5 Nov 2026

Senior Associate, Risk Management

Pfizer Chesterfield, Missouri On-site senior full-time

Salary

$82,700 to $137,900

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Description

Pfizer's Environmental Health and Safety team is essential in upholding the highest safety standards for both patients and colleagues. As a Senior Associate, Risk Management, you will support implementation and oversight of EHS, contractor safety, environmental, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and security for the Pfizer Chesterfield R&D site.

Responsibilities In this role, you will:

  • Implement and oversee risk management programs supporting contractor safety, high-hazard work activities, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, security, environmental compliance, and transportation of dangerous goods.
  • Support development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of risk management systems, including policies, procedures, inspections, audits, corrective actions, training, and performance metrics.
  • Provide technical expertise and consultation to site stakeholders regarding regulatory requirements, Pfizer standards, risk assessments, safe work practices, and compliance programs.
  • Support administration and oversight of contractor safety processes and permit-controlled work activities to help ensure risks associated with construction, maintenance, and operational activities are effectively managed.
  • Coordinate activities supporting emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity, and security programs, including planning, exercises, incident response, and program improvement initiatives.
  • Support environmental compliance and sustainability programs, including water stewardship, SPCC, refrigerant management, environmental reporting, waste reduction, and resource conservation initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Life Sciences, Emergency Management, Security Management, or related discipline with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in EHS, environmental compliance, operational risk management, security, emergency preparedness, business continuity, or related fields.
  • Experience developing, implementing, and managing risk management programs in a regulated environment.
  • Working knowledge of applicable EHS regulations and management systems, including contractor safety, hazardous work controls, emergency response, fire and life safety, environmental compliance, and incident investigation.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with leaders, colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders to achieve compliance and business objectives.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, risk assessment, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits 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.

Skills

Required

  • EHS
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Security
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Business Continuity

Nice to have

  • CSP
  • CIH
  • CHMM
  • Environmental Science
  • Occupational Safety
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Engineering
  • Emergency Management
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