Amgen

EH&S Sr Mgr


PayCompetitive
LocationWest Greenwich/Rhode Island
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R-200761

      Career Category

      Health Economics

      Job Description

      Job Posting Title Environmental , Health , and Safety Senior Manager - Risk Management

      Career Category Global EHS Safety and Risk Management

      Employee Subgroup Salaried FT

      Country (State/Region) East Coast U.S.

      Location (City) Hybrid based out of either Cambridge, Massachusetts OR West Greenwich, Rhode Island, OR Holly Springs , North Carolina

      Amgen Job Description

      Let’s do this. Let’s change the world ! In this vital role you will be part of Global EHS Risk Central Services, responsible for implementing robust and innovative EHS Risk Management Programs .

      This role will be key to supporting the Amgen network g rowth o f existing products as well as supporting EHS needs in new therapeutic areas and molecules from Amgen’s extensive pipeline.

      In line with Amgen READ (Reliability, Efficiency, Agility & Differentiation) the role will:

      • Improve reliability through standardization of methods, formats, and training.

      • Drive efficiencies through elimination of duplicate EHS Risk activities/documents at multiple sites for common tasks.

      • Increase agility by using Artificial Intelligence and other new IS platforms in EHS Risk Management

      • Ensure effective Risk Management resource use becomes a competitive advantage.

      This will includ e a strong focus on Serious Injury or Fatality (SIF) risks to enable better risk analysis and strategic planning and us e of Ri sk M anagement resources.

      Th ese activitie s are critical to ensure all hazards are identified , effectively assessed and actions taken to eliminate or reduce risk of fatality, serious injury , staff lost tim e , property damage or business interruption in Operations, R esearch & D evelopment and G lobal C ommercial O rganization .

      The successful candidate will have a proven history in driving excellence as well as a n in- depth understanding of small molecule and large molecule discovery, development and manufacturing in both drug substance and drug product areas to active ly support Amgen’s growing portfolio of medicines .

      Strong leadership skills are needed to affect change by influenc ing Operations, GCO and R&D leadership to achieve the highest Risk Management standards . These skills include :

      • Practical integration of EHS processes with client business practices.

      • Delivering results through influencing and communicating effectively with clients

      • Independently driving improvement in EHS performance.

      • Managing complex problems and coordinating the implementation of innovative solutions.

      • Challenging the norm and being a source of constructive disruptive ideas.

      Functions (Duties/Accountabilities):

      • Lead assigned aspects of development of effective Risk Management Program

      • Lead ongoing improvements in JHA use .

      • Support improvements in EHS aspects of Acquisition & Divestiture process.

      • Develop, coach and mentor EHS colleagues in best use of Risk Management tools.

      • Where needed, facilitate complex or high hazard Risk Assessment s using process hazard evaluation techniques such as What If, HAZOP, FMEA etc. to support site EHS and Engineering Projects deliverables.

      • P rovide EHS input on typical project documents including process flow diagrams, P&ID’s, equipment specifications, design drawings etc . when asked .

      • Function as a key partner with Engineering on their Safety Code Compliance process, to help drive ongoing improvements in this process .

      Participate in Corporate Audit process on key program areas to assess compliance and regulatory inspection readiness.

      • Support continuous improvement of assigned Amgen core EHS programs and processes to ensure effectiveness and compliance.

      Liaisons:

      • Reports to EHS Director Risk

      • Participates on selected EHS Global Network Teams

      • Frequently interacts with EHS and Function Leadership

      Basic Qualifications

      • Doctorate degree & 4 years of Pharma or Biopharma experience OR

      • Master’s degree & 8 years of Pharma or Biopharma experience OR

      • Bachelor’s degree & 10 years of Pharma or Biopharma experience

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Degree in C hemical E ngineering , E ngineering, C hemistry, Biology, or other science areas

      • 1 0 or more years of experience in Risk Management, including developing and implementing EHS risk management programs in P harma / B io pharma .

      • Strong unders tanding of Chemical and Biological commercial (GMP and non-GMP) and l ab oratory operations .

      • Knowledge of European and/or US regulations relevant to P harma / B io pharma operations .

      • Familiarity with typical project documents including Basis of Safety, process diagrams, P&ID’s, equipment specifications, design drawings etc .

      • Experience in Qualitative and Quantitative risk assessments , including one or more of H AZOP , What-If , PrHA , PHA, FMEA , LOPA

      • Familiarity with risks and controls around high potency compounds

      • Famil iarity with risks and controls around flammable and explosive atmospheres .

      • Well-developed skills in l eadership, communication, program development and project management.

      • Proficien cy in risk management platforms, Microsoft Office , Smartsheet and other computer software systems.

      • Ability to travel approximately 25% of time .

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      Salary Range

      130,413.00 USD - 152,187.00 USD
  • About the company

      Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses.