Director of Environment, Health and Safety
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 role directs a team of EHS professionals responsible for implementing the overall EHS management program, promoting and sustaining a culture of safety, and partnering with MCS leadership. The Director will collaborate with teams and leaders across EHS, Manufacturing, Facilities and Engineering, Process Development, Quality, Clinical Supply, and the MFG EHS network, and contribute to broader initiatives through the EHS Global Leadership Network. The position develops long-term EHS strategy and governance, integrates EHS management systems and Active Caring principles into biomanufacturing, and provides strategic oversight of programs and compliance. It also advances data-driven improvement, digital technologies, and analytics; supports line management in owning EHS performance; maintains audit readiness and visible engagement on the manufacturing floor; and scales EHS systems and change-management practices as the organization grows.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of EHSS experience; or master’s degree and 8 years of EHSS experience; or 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, or 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 and self-directed experience developing programs and managing complex projects.
- Significant manufacturing-environment experience, including direct exposure to operating practices and ability to assess and manage operational risks.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- B.S. degree in environment, safety, industrial hygiene, a technical or scientific field, or engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Advanced degree strongly preferred.
- 12+ years of experience developing and implementing EHS programs within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
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.
- Build an organization-wide Active Caring culture through 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 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 EHS, Manufacturing, Facilities and Engineering, Process Development, Quality, Clinical Supply, and the MFG EHS network; contribute to broader EHS initiatives.
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
