EHS&S Senior Associate

Amgen • West Greenwich, RI

11d

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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. Senior Associate Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will help drive outstanding performance in a diverse and rapidly growing manufacturing environment! As a core member of the team, the candidate will be encouraged to interact frequently with internal clients, be proactive, and be directly engaged in the operations of the facility. Responsible to implement, manage, and monitor aspects of facility safety and environmental compliance programs at the site level and manage competing priorities on a routine basis. This role will have broad responsibilities across the safety and environmental compliance disciplines.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of EHSS or corporate services experience OR Associate’s degree and 6 years of EHSS or corporate services experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of EHSS or corporate services experience OR Master’s degree

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in environmental, safety, technical, scientific or engineering fields.
• Previous experience working within the biotechnology sector, preferably in a cGMP environment.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment processes
• Knowledge with regulations as they pertain to pharma/ biotech operations
• Knowledge of key EHSS programs including but not limited to, Machine Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out, Electrical Safety, Process Safety Management, Pressure Safety, etc.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of EHS principles and practices, regulatory standards, and requirements in context of business activities.
• Good communication skills, self-starting, program development and project management.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, ability to communicate within departments, with scientists, engineers, and managers
• Ability to partner with and effectively influence staff and management
• Process driven with a strong Operational Excellence mentality
• Program development and project management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software systems

Responsibilities

• Assist in the interpretation of EHSS regulations to ensure compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and local requirements.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance plans for programs such as air quality, storm water, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, or solid waste management.
• Support and/or direct aspects of the site Environmental Sustainability program.
• Perform EHS inspections throughout the facility (lab, manufacturing, construction).
• Conduct internal reviews and audits to ensure that safety and environmental procedures are being followed.
• Perform job hazard analysis and support Industrial hygiene, ergonomic, and other safety assessments as needed.
• Participate in emergency response activities and be a member of the emergency on call team on a rotating basis.
• Conduct and coordinate formal and informal environmental training for staff and contractors.
• Support EHS reviews of new material acquisitions.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
• Identify and assist in implementing EHS program improvement initiatives.
• Partner with all levels of internal client and site/corporate EHS organizations.
• Act as an EHS representative for internal client organizations.
• Assist in Accident/Incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

Benefits

• 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees