Denise Rivera
About Denise Rivera
Denise Rivera is the Director of EOHSS Audit, Due Diligence, and 3rd Party Supplier Assessment at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 25 years of experience in environmental health, safety, and sustainability within the pharmaceutical industry.
Title and Professional Experience
Denise Rivera is the Director of EOHSS Audit, Due Diligence, and 3rd Party Supplier Assessment at Bristol Myers Squibb. She has accumulated extensive experience in various roles related to environmental health, safety, and sustainability over a career spanning more than 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Denise has held multiple positions within Bristol Myers Squibb, including Associate Director for Environment, Occupational Health, Safety & Sustainability Audit, Safety & Industrial Hygiene Manager, Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Support, Manufacturing Technical Support, and Process Safety Engineer. Her experience covers a range of responsibilities from technical manufacturing support to leadership positions in environmental health and safety auditing.
Education and Certifications
Denise Rivera is highly educated, possessing a strong academic background that includes a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. She has further specialized in areas like Ayurvedic medicine by completing an Ayurvedic Health Coach Certification from the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and attended Vision University at The Institute of Internal Auditors. Her academic pursuits have provided a robust foundation for her extensive career.
Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Over her extensive tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Denise Rivera has contributed to the organization in various capacities. She spent 16 years as Associate Director for Environment, Occupational Health, Safety & Sustainability Audit, based in Princeton, New Jersey. Prior to that, she held roles such as Safety & Industrial Hygiene Manager and was involved in Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Support in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Her experience also includes serving as Manufacturing Technical Support and as a Process Safety Engineer. These roles have seen her contribute significantly to environmental, occupational health, and safety initiatives.
Expertise in Environmental Health and Safety
Denise Rivera has a wealth of expertise in environmental health, safety, and sustainability. Her career at Bristol Myers Squibb has given her extensive experience in safety auditing and managing third-party supplier compliance with environmental and safety standards. Furthermore, she played a pivotal role in developing and implementing due diligence processes for these areas at the company. Her strong background in chemical engineering has been critical in her responsibilities related to process safety and industrial hygiene.
Background in Chemical Engineering
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, Denise Rivera has a strong technical foundation that has been central to her effectiveness in roles concerning process safety and industrial hygiene. Her technical skills have enabled her to transition from technical manufacturing support roles to essential leadership positions in environmental health and safety. This strong background has equipped her with the knowledge and capabilities to manage complex safety and compliance challenges effectively.