Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Contractor Safety Management

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us as:

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Contractor Safety Management

At Amgen Breda medicines are labelled, assembled, stored and eventually shipped to various countries worldwide. Every day more than 1000 people with 42 different nationalities are working on supply chain processes, manufacturing, marketing and sales of our medicines and clinical research into new medicines.

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What you will do

The EHS Manager – Contractor Safety Management is responsible for managing and advancing the Environment, Health, and Safety programs at our Breda site, with a specific focus on contractor safety.

This role requires a strategic leader with expertise in Dutch and EU EHS regulations, who can implement and improve programs that ensure compliance, safety, and operational excellence in all contracted activities. The successful candidate will be instrumental in identifying risks, influencing safety culture, and managing cross-functional partnerships to uphold Amgen’s EHS standards.

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

In this vital role you will:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on Dutch/EU regulatory requirements, Amgen corporate standards, and industry best practices to maintain full EHS compliance.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve contractor safety management programs, conducting risk assessments, program audits, and compliance inspections.
• Collaborate closely with Facilities & Engineering and third-party providers (ISPs) to ensure safe outsourced activities, monitoring compliance and adapting training programs as needed.
• Represent Amgen Breda in corporate EHS networks and external industry organizations, contributing to Amgen's reputation for excellence in health and safety.
• Coach and develop internal stakeholders, fostering an inclusive safety culture across all levels of the organization.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The EHS Manager – Contractor Safety Management professional we seek needs these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, engineering, quality, or Environment, Health & Safety (EHS).
• Certified as MoSHE or HVK.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS program management within a regulated environment, ideally in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or high-tech industries.
• Proficiency in digital tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, etc.) to manage and report EHS data.
• In-depth knowledge of Dutch and EU regulatory guidelines and experience tailoring EHS systems for compliance in biotech or pharmaceutical settings.
• Proven expertise in developing programs that optimize safety, mitigate risks, and enhance operating efficiency.
• Strong skills in strategic thinking, project management, and relationship-building to effectively manage change and influence diverse stakeholders.

Key Competencies

We’re seeking a proactive, self-driven professional with a passion for safety and the ability to mentor, motivate, and inspire others. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• A hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being. Therefore, Amgen is regularly recognized as a Best Place To Work ©.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization.
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising competitive salary, bonus structure, fixed 13th month, holiday allowance and a collective health insurance.
• Focus on vitality with an on-site gym, vitality program and a restaurant with healthy food.