EH&S Sr Mgr

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

6d

About The Position

Amgen is seeking an EH&S Senior Manager to provide Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) client management for select Research and Non-clinical Process Development functions at its Thousand Oaks site. Reporting under the direction of the Thousand Oaks Site EHSS Lead, the successful candidate will join the site EHSS leadership team and contribute to site strategic planning. The role also serves as Global Radiation Safety Lead; site EHSS program ownership may be assigned based on the candidate’s expertise.

The position brings health physics expertise and radiation safety leadership to complex, regulated environments. It applies international requirements across radioactive materials, source- and x-ray-based irradiators, industrial radiography, lasers, NMR/MRI, RF, and microwave sources, translating requirements into practical controls and partnering with site Radiation Safety Officers and cross-functional teams.

The role partners with Research and PD functions and other Amgen sites to monitor EHSS performance, support organizational goals, sustain EHSS programs and management systems, and promote a strong safety culture. The position also mentors the EHSS Client Representative network and supports organizational governance and management review activities.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Sci Tech - EH&S experience; or master’s degree and 4 years; or bachelor’s degree and 6 years; or associate’s degree and 10 years; or high school diploma/GED and 12 years.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of EHS principles and best practices, regulatory standards, and requirements in the context of business activities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; action-oriented, self-starting approach; and program development and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to partner with and effectively influence laboratory staff and management.
• Strong understanding of biology laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of U.S. and California regulations relevant to pharmaceutical and biotechnology operations.
• Experience developing and supporting EHSS programs, including client-facing experience.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of EHSS experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, safety, technical, scientific, or engineering fields.
• Seven or more years developing and supporting EHSS programs, including three or more years in a client-facing role.
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP).
• Site-level experience and ability to contribute to strategic planning across EHSS areas, including environmental, sustainability, safety, management systems, and client support.
• Advanced skills working with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHSS client management for select Research and Non-clinical Process Development functions.
• Serve as Global Radiation Safety Lead and apply international requirements across radioactive materials, irradiators, industrial radiography, lasers, NMR/MRI, RF, and microwave sources.
• Translate radiation safety requirements into practical controls and partner with site Radiation Safety Officers and cross-functional teams.
• Liaise with EHSS Client Managers at other Amgen sites to align EHSS communications.
• Participate in Research and PD functional head team meetings and provide EHSS expertise.
• Track functional EHSS performance and progress against organizational goals.
• Analyze available data to identify trends or early indicators of issues and determine actions to address them.
• Escalate issues to Organizational Governance when support is required.
• Mentor and guide the EHSS Client Representative network and adjust its needs based on functional changes.
• Use functional governance teams to support implementation and sustainment of EHSS programs and management systems, including self-inspections, EHSS change management, and job hazard analysis.
• Facilitate Research and PD EHSS organizational goal setting and partner with the organization to execute annual EHSS goals.
• Participate in and promote safety culture campaigns.
• Support the GFO EHSS Lead in preparing content for Organizational Management Review.
• Contribute to site strategic planning as part of the site EHSS leadership team.

Benefits

• Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed