Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for corporate policies, guidelines, and standards as well as related training programs and regulatory compliance. Provides leadership vital to implement Global EHSS programs. Develops, monitors, and coordinates Company EHSS programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key managers and officials of other organizations and regulatory agencies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Provides market/customer sensitivity and commits to talent development.

• Demonstrate functional expertise across high-risk EHSS programs including hot work, pressure safety, machine safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), working at heights, cranes and lifting, MEWPs, PIVs, confined space, electrical safety, and fire prevention.
• Drive continuous improvement of high-risk programs and work with clients to drive an actively caring safety culture.
• Apply knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and related regulations to ensure compliant and effective program implementation.
• Identify hazards and apply practical, risk-based solutions to reduce exposure to serious injuries and high-consequence events.
• Conduct periodic inspections and audits using established governance systems and keep EHSS management apprised of potential risks and liabilities. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Own and drive the execution of site high-risk EHSS programs, ensuring effective implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.
• Implement and maintain site-level EHSS programs for high-risk activities including LOTO, confined space, electrical safety, hot work, working at heights, lifting operations, MEWPs, PIVs, pressure safety, and fire prevention.
• Support safe execution of work through participation in pre-task planning, hazard assessments, and permit reviews.
• Participate in and facilitate job hazard analyses (JHAs), safe task analysis (STAs), and other risk assessments for high-risk tasks.
• Support delivery and coordination of EHSS training programs related to high-risk work activities.
• Provide EHSS input to small-to-medium site projects, including participation in design reviews and startup activities.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The EHS professional we seek is a collaborative leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience OR
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience OR
• Master’s degree and 2 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience OR
• Doctorate degree
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related Science discipline.
• Experience in project EHS reviews, engineering design, Risk Management, including developing and implementing EHSS risk management programs in biotech/pharma.
• Familiarity with typical project documents including process diagrams, P&ID’s, equipment specifications, design drawings etc.
• Experience managing high-risk safety programs such as LOTO, confined space, electrical safety, hot work, working at heights, and lifting operations. Knowledge of relevant OSHA, EPA, NFPA and Building regulations.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of EHSS principles and practices, regulatory standards, and requirements in context of business activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software systems.
• 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry managing EHSS programs.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or operational readiness activities.
• Well-developed skills in leadership, communication, program development and project management.

What you can expect of us

As 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen 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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.