Director of Environment, Health and Safety

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

About The Position

Amgen is seeking a Director, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) within Manufacturing and Clinical Supply (MCS) in Thousand Oaks, California, to drive safe, compliant, and sustainable operations. The Director will lead EHS professionals in implementing the overall EHS management program, promoting a sustained safety culture, and partnering with MCS leadership and teams across EHS, Manufacturing, Facilities and Engineering, Process Development, Quality, and Clinical Supply. The role also contributes to broader EHS initiatives through the EHS Global Leadership Network. The Director will integrate the EHS management system and Active Caring principles into biomanufacturing, develop and execute a multi-year EHS strategy, establish effective governance and accountability, and use data and science-based methods to identify and improve EHS performance. The role provides strategic oversight of EHS programs and compliance, supports line managers in operational risk management, and maintains a visible presence on the manufacturing floor. It also scales EHS systems and change-management practices as the organization grows and advances digital technologies and analytics to identify risks and guide prevention.

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 4 years of EHSS experience, or a master’s degree and 8 years of EHSS experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of EHSS experience.
At least 4 years of experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing resource allocation; this experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience.
Demonstrated depth of knowledge in EHS principles, practices, regulatory standards, and requirements, and ability to apply them in biomanufacturing operations.
Proven leadership engaging and building teams, communicating with executive audiences, and influencing across organizational levels.
Proactive, self-directed approach, with experience developing programs and managing complex projects.
Significant manufacturing-environment experience, including direct exposure to operating practices and the ability to assess and manage operational risks.

Nice To Haves

B.S. degree in environment, safety, industrial hygiene, a technical or scientific discipline, or engineering, or equivalent experience.
Advanced degree strongly preferred.
12 or more years of experience developing and implementing EHS programs within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
Experience partnering with Integrated Service Providers to embed risk management into work planning and execution, strengthen shared accountability, and sustain a proactive safety culture.
Experience influencing capital projects across planning, design, and execution to strengthen project safety, identify and mitigate risks, and integrate EHS considerations throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Direct a team of EHS professionals to implement the overall EHS management program and promote a sustained safety culture.
Integrate the EHS management system and Active Caring principles into biomanufacturing processes, operating practices, and leadership routines.
Develop and lead a multi-year EHS strategy, translating priorities into measurable goals, performance objectives, and implementation plans.
Establish and mature EHS governance with MCS leadership to strengthen accountability, review performance, and advance continuous improvement.
Engage leaders and employees in proactive risk awareness, peer-to-peer care, and shared responsibility for safety.
Create a data-driven, science-based framework to identify, assess, prioritize, recommend, and implement EHS performance improvements.
Provide strategic oversight of EHS programs, requirements, practices, and processes to ensure standards are met, sustained, and continually improved.
Influence and support line management in owning EHS performance, integrating risk management into operational decisions, and delivering measurable results.
Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations and requirements through effective controls, documentation, and assurance processes.
Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor to engage employees and leaders, understand work as performed, identify emerging risks, and reinforce safe practices.
Scale EHS systems, capabilities, and change-management practices to support organizational growth and evolving processes, technologies, and responsibilities.
Advance adoption of digital technologies and data analytics to strengthen EHS insights, identify emerging risks, and use leading indicators to guide interventions and prevent incidents.
Collaborate with staff and leaders in EHS, Manufacturing, Facilities and Engineering, Process Development, Quality, Clinical Supply, and the MFG EHS network.
Contribute to broader EHS initiatives as a member of the EHS Global Leadership Network and deliver results through influence and effective communication.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Discretionary annual bonus program, or a sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
Stock-based long-term incentives.
Award-winning time-off plans.
Flexible work models where possible.
Career development opportunities.
Work/life balance support.