Senior Manager, EHSS

Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Sr Manager

Job Summary:

We are looking for a top tier, highly experienced Environment Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Senior Manager lead key risk, safety and health programs at our Cambridge, MA location.

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for the continuous improvement of risk, safety and health programs at the Cambridge, MA location
• Develop and maintain site risk register with a focus on Serious Injury or Fatality (SIF) risks to enable, better risk analysis, better strategic planning and more efficient leveraging of risk management resources
• Lead higher level technical risk assessment (PHA, HAZOP etc.) and track corrective actions and ongoing compliance with risk mitigation strategies and controls
• Deliver Safety Engineering/EHS by Design support for specific projects at the Cambridge, MA site
• Partner with clients to advance safety culture and manage EHSS risks

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation of effective and efficient Risk Register and JHA systems
• Lead ongoing improvements in Risk Assessments and JHA utilization, driving to world class performance
• Develop, coach and mentor EHS colleagues in optimum use of Risk Register and JHA tools
• Where needed, lead complex or particularly high hazard Risk Assessment using process hazard evaluation techniques such as What If, HAZOP, FMEA etc. to support site EHS and Engineering deliverables
• Provide EHS support to laboratory and process development clients

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree and 2 years experience in chemical engineering, engineering, chemistry, biology or other science areas, or environmental, safety, or industrial hygiene.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience in chemical engineering, engineering, chemistry, biology or other science areas, or environmental, safety, or industrial hygiene.
• 10 or more years of experience in EHSS supporting safety and health programs
• Strong understanding of Chemical and Biological process development and laboratory operations.
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Process driven with a strong Operational Excellence mindset
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry leading industrial programs
• Qualification in Process Hazard Analysis, including one or more of Hazop, What-If, PrHA, FMEA
• Familiarity with risks and controls around high potency compounds and explosive atmospheres.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of EHS principles and practices, regulatory standards, and requirements in context of business activities.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

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.