EH&S Sr Manager

Company: Amgen SA
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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. 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.EH&S Sr ManagerWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will focus on the development and implementation of EHSS programs aimed at enhancing business performance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of active care. Based on-site, this position will provide support to various functional clients, ensuring that EHSS requirements are implemented to the highest standards of performance.The role involves reviewing all new or proposed changes to facilities, equipment, materials, or operations to ensure that all necessary EHSS requirements are thoroughly and rigorously addressed. The candidate will conduct regular assessments of procedures, practices, processes, related equipment, operator training, and other EHSS-related items.The ideal candidate will excel in driving excellence, demonstrating strong leadership to influence clients and stakeholders to achieve top safety standards. They must balance accepting workable solutions with advocating for better alternatives.A comprehensive understanding of the production facilities and laboratory operations for both small molecule and large molecule drug substances and drug products is essential to meet EHSS requirements in project design, delivery, and risk assessment program activities. The candidate is expected to drive significant change and improvement through proactive process enhancements and site support.

• Assess and implement ongoing improvement processes needed to enhance safety in manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with team members at all organizational levels and across Amgen.
• Serve as the main EHSS representative for small projects, providing formal EHSS reviews at Concept, Basis of Design, Detailed Design, and other stages as assigned.
• Review and provide EHSS input on project documents such as process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and design drawings.
• Provide EHSS support by collaborating with Operations, Process Development, and Engineering. Interact daily with staff, engineers, and area management.
• Engage in global networks to provide expertise on cross-functional and cross-site issues.
• Perform incident investigations and root cause analysis, offering management support for the injury prevention program.
• Perform high hazard risk assessments using techniques like What If, HAZOP, and FMEA for EHSS and client deliverables.
• Develop, analyze and deliver insights on safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) utilizing data management systems.
• Assess Risk Program effectiveness, identify potential risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Position reports to the site EHSS Director
• Participates on Global Network Teams as needed
• Frequently interacts with EHSS and Functional Leadership
• Manages one direct reportWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The experienced EH&S professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:
  • High school diploma / GED and 12 years of EHSS experience; Or
  • Associate's degree and 10 years of EHSS experience; Or
  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years of EHSS experience; Or
  • Master's degree and 4 years of EHSS experience; Or
  • Doctorate degree and 2 years of EHSS experiencePreferred Qualifications:
    • Degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, process safety engineering, systems safety engineering, chemistry, biology or other science areas, or environmental, safety, or industrial hygiene
    • 10 or more years of experience in Risk Management, including developing and implementing safety risk management programs in biotech/pharma
    • Strong understanding of Chemical and Biological manufacturing (GMP and non-GMP) and laboratory operations.
    • Applied knowledge and understanding of EHS principles and practices, regulatory standards, and requirements in context of business activities.
    • Knowledge of regulations, standards and codes as they pertain to pharma/ biotech operations.
    • Interpersonal skills to develop, coach and mentor other network colleagues in higher level Risk Assessment techniques and skills and some technical aspects of high hazard processes or activities (e.g. handling hazardous materials, use of high potency materials, control measures for handling exposable dusts or vapors, typical testing for reactive chemistry, electrical safety etc.)
    • Ability to review and provide safety input on typical documents including process diagrams, P&IDs, equipment specifications, design drawings, etc.
    • Knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis, HAZOP, What-If, PrHA, LOPA , SIL & FMEA
    • Ability to take responsibility for several projects or initiatives at one time with an emphasis for quality and organization.
    • Strong verbal & written communication skills, ability to communicate within departments, with floor staff, engineers, and management
    • Strong strategic planning and analytical skillsWhat you can expect of usAs 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possibleApply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAmgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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