Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

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.

This position will develop, implement and maintain Global EHS programs and provide technical expertise to AbbVie's global organization within the scope of responsibility. The role will also lead cross-functional efforts to strengthen regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and EHS performance across the region.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain EHS Global standards, policies, systems and programs applicable to area of responsibility
• Provide EHS leadership and direction for management, professional, technical and support staff in area of responsibility
• Serve as the regional EHS partner to manufacturing sites in the assigned region, providing support, direction, and technical expertise to help drive compliance, performance, and continuous improvement
• Ensure systems are in place to enable area of responsibility to operate in legal and ethical compliance with regard to EHS issues
• Provide business perspective, strategic and tactical direction to develop and implement EHS initiatives for the EHS Long range plan
• Authority to represent AbbVie externally on matters related to EHS with external regulatory agencies and non-government organizations
• Maintain a broad understanding of local, regional and global EHS regulations and practices for areas of responsibility
• Maintain and update IT reporting databases and generate monthly and quarterly EHS performance reports for area management
• Support compliance with applicable EPA, OSHA, State, and Local regulatory requirements
• Creates a safety culture by setting direction to reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries or accidents, damage/loss of product or equipment, and unnecessary costs by ensuring that all equipment and facilities are maintained consistent with the safety, security, hygiene and standards set by AbbVie.
• Lead cross-functional EHS projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, operational performance, and drives risk reduction across the region
• Support the development and execution of standardized regional processes, metrics, and governance practices
• Partner with site and leadership to influence EHS priorities, remove barriers, and ensure effective implementation of EHS programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 5 – 12 years of EHS related experience or Master's Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 5 – 10 years of EHS related experience. EHS related experience in manufacturing/R&D/Environmental is preferred. EHS or Engineering professional certification is preferred, but not required.
• Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams
• Development of practical, applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives.
• Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.
• Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict
• Ability to successfully manage projects and programs.
• Ability to lead with initiative, drive continuous improvement, and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel 10%

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

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.

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Pay Range: $109500 - 208500 USD

Where We Work

Role is primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.