Manager, EHSS

Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager

Job Summary:
The Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager will drive world class EHSS performance across the site in a diverse biotech/pharma environment. The role will be responsible for the execution of key EHSS processes including:

• Management of site compliance with environmental permits and licenses
• Trending and analysis of EHSS information and provide data intelligence and actions
• Provide subject matter expertise for several EHSS programs including environmental compliance (air, water, waste), sustainability, ergonomics, EHS training, job hazard analysis, and EHS change control assessments.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Manage key site Environmental Compliance tasks
• Support laboratory clients with input from other EHSS subject matter experts within the Amgen community.
• Partner with clients to advance safety culture and manage EHSS risks
• Analyze metrics and establish annual action plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and execute risk assessment plans for clients to ensure all risks are proactively addressed and control systems are implemented and maintained
• Ensure all changes with potential EHSS impact are assessed and controls are established prior to implementation
• Ensure all hazards are identified and risks are proactively assessed
• Establish safe work procedures for hazardous work
• Conduct regular inspections of the work areas
• Monitor incident trends and assist management in conducting incident investigations to implement robust corrective actions to prevent future incidents and injuries
• Conduct regular EHSS management reviews with Client Leadership

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree
• Master's Degree and 3 years of experience in EHSS
• Bachelors degree & 5 years of experience in EHSS
• Strong understanding of EPA and MA DEP regulatory requirements applicable to biotech/pharma laboratory facilities
• Strong understanding of Chemical and Biological manufacturing and laboratory operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry implementing industrial programs
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• RCRA and DOT training
• MA Wastewater Operator License
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and influence management
• Strong communication and presentation skills, action oriented, self-starting, program development and project management
• Strong technical writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software systems

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.