At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will drive world class Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) performance in a diverse site environment. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the site EHS Management System and working with clients to advance safety culture and manage EHSS risks.
- Develops, implements and manages site EHSS Management Systems to management of risk, compliance and safety.
- Develops training awareness program to increase staff awareness and knowledge of and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- EHSS representative for specified client group and helps ensure ongoing process changes conform to environment, health and safety regulations and Amgen requirements.
- Makes recommendations to site EHSS Lead regarding potential impacts on environmental, health, and safety and develops mitigation plan.
- Investigate and implement continuous improvement processes required to improve safety in manufacturing operations.
- Partners with clients to implement safety and environmental policies, practices, and requirements identified as part of design reviews or risk assessments.
- Provides information and communication materials to various worksites to assist with training, safety meetings, informational campaigns, initiatives.
- Reports to site EHSS Director
- May participate in EHSS Global Network Teams
- Frequently interacts with EHSS and Function Leadership
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The EHSS professional we seek is a collaborative person with these qualifications.
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Master’s degree and 2 years of EHS experience
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of EHS experience
Associate’s degree and 8 years of EHS experience
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of EHS experience
- Degree in safety, industrial hygiene, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology or other life science areas.
- 7 or more years of experience in developing and implementing EHSS management systems or project management, risk management programs in a biotech/pharma or related industry.
- Strong understanding of requirements of EHS Management Systems in Chemical or Biological manufacturing and laboratory operations.
- Strong organizational skills, verbal & written communication skills, ability to communicate within departments, with scientists, engineers, and managers.
- Applied knowledge and understanding of EHS management systems, principles and practices, regulatory standards, and requirements in context of business activities,
- Ability to take ownership for constructing site EHS Management Systems including written programs, training, audit system at one time with an emphasis on execution quality and organization
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
