Career Category

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? 

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.  

Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027. 

EH&S Manager - Risk Management

Live 

What you will do 

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will be responsible for corporate policies, guidelines, and standards as well as related training programs and regulatory compliance. Provides leadership vital to implement Global EHSS programs. Develops, monitors, and coordinates Company EHSS programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key managers and officials of other organizations and regulatory agencies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Provides market/customer sensitivity and commits to talent development. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Develop and manage EHSS risk management and integration into projects and programs, raising awareness and ensuring compliance with applicable safety codes, policies and regulations. 

• Demonstrate functional expertise for EHSS programs including but not limited to, hazard communication, risk management, high-risk processes, hazardous gas, and chemical management. 

• Drive continuous improvement of EHSS managed programs and work with clients to drive an actively caring safety culture. 

• Identify hazards and apply practical, risk-based solutions to reduce exposure to serious injuries and high-consequence events. 

• Develop and implement risk plans, procedures, and controls; verify that controls are effective and documented.  

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Own and drive the execution of EHSS risk management ensuring effective implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.  

• Implement and maintain site-level EHSS programs such as but not limited to, hazard communication, risk management, high-risk processes, hazardous gas and chemical management. 

• Conduct site EHSS risk assessments and maintain the EHSS Risk Registers.  

• Provide EHSS input to site projects, including EHSS participation in Process Hazard Analyses and design reviews. 

• Maintain accurate records of risk reviews, safety data and provide periodic updates as required. 

• Collaborate with Industrial Hygienist, operations and global EHSS Teams to review new products and processes.  

• Investigate and implement continuous improvement processes required to improve EHSS in manufacturing operations 

• Partners with clients to implement environmental, health and safety policies, practices, and requirements identified as part of risk assessments. 

• Develop and manage digital systems used for tracking risk assessments.  

Win 

What we expect of you 

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The EHS professional we seek is a collaborative leader with these qualifications.  

Basic Qualifications: 

• Doctorate Degree  

Or 

• Master’s Degree and 2 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience  

Or 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience  

Or 

• Associate’s Degree and 8 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience  

Or 

• High School Diploma / GED and 10 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related Science discipline. 

• Experience performing and leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and implementing EHSS risk management programs in biotech/pharma. 

• Familiarity with typical project documents including process diagrams, P&ID’s, equipment specifications, design drawings etc. 

• Experience developing and managing EHSS programs such as hazard communication, risk management, high-risk processes, hazardous gas, and chemical management. Knowledge of relevant OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations. 

• Applied knowledge and understanding of EHSS principles and practices, regulatory standards, and requirements in context of business activities. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software systems. 

• 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry managing EHSS programs. 

• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or operational readiness activities. 

• Well-developed skills in leadership, communication, program development and project management. 

Thrive 

What you can expect of us 

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.  

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:  

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns  

• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible.

Salary Range