Senior Specialist - Environmental, Health & Safety (Research & Development)

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube. Job Description Under the direction of the Research and Development Environment, Health, and Safety (R&D EHS) management, this individual will provide guidance on R&D matters and training to employees and contractors in AbbVieSouth SanFranciscoR&D. The individual will communicate and collaborate with local EHS team members and stakeholders to implement and align programs and R&D EHS policies which drive change and build a positive safety culture at our site. This position is responsible for helping the local R&D EHS team with ensuring safety of the employees, assuring a safe working environment, protecting the environment and the property, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the team with regulatory inspections conducted by local agencies. Responsibilities Develop, implement, andmaintain EHS programs, procedures, andtrainingsite personnel. Provide subject matter expertise inchemical safety, biosafety, waste management,ergonomics,and other site safety programs and initiatives as assigned. Serve asa technical resourceinCriticalSafeWork programs,providing contractor safety and Critical Safe Work support for major and minorconstructionand renovation projectsand lab moves. Investigate near misses and incidents; identifying root causes and recommended corrective actions. Track and analyze EHS metrics to determine trends to drive continuous improvement. Support EHS regulatory inspections and internal audits, including follow-up on findings andcorrective actions. Work with R&D training coordinators to update training content in oure-Learning System, Lead EHS risk assessments of site/lab processes and equipment (e.g. machine guarding survey, office ergonomic evaluation)and collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies. Leadlaboratory Gemba walks with site leadership, document findings, action items and prepare and distribute related summary reports. Qualifications Bachelors Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus 5+ years of EHS related experience or Masters Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus 3 years of EHS related experience. EHS professional certification ispreferred butnot required. Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, and managing cross-functional teams. Ability to establish measurable project goals and implementation plans, balance conflicting work demands, and develop action plans. Ability to develop standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. Ability to actively listen, build, and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict constructively. Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety programs and Cal/OSHA, DTSC,BAAQMD and EPA regulations Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this roleat thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat areallocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Companys sole and absolutediscretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace