Director, EHS – Biotech Manufacturing Safety Leader

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety within Manufacturing and Clinical Supply to drive safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.

You will lead a team of EHS professionals, collaborate across EHS, Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Process Development, Quality, and Clinical Supply, and influence safety culture at the site. The role requires a doctorate or advanced degree with extensive EHSS leadership, strong knowledge of regulatory standards,

Qualifications

• Doctorate with 4+ years leading EHSS teams required.
• Master’s with 8+ years EHSS leadership experience required.
• Bachelor’s with 10+ years EHSS leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the EHS management system into biomanufacturing processes.
• Develop and lead a multi-year EHS strategy with measurable goals.
• Establish governance with MCS leadership to strengthen accountability.
• Build an Active Caring culture by engaging leaders and employees.
• Provide data-driven EHS performance improvements.
• Maintain audit readiness and compliance with EHS regulations.

Skills

EHS leadership

People management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Executive communication

Capital project influence

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety within Manufacturing and Clinical Supply to drive safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.

You will lead a team of EHS professionals, collaborate across EHS, Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Process Development, Quality, and Clinical Supply, and influence safety culture at the site. The role requires a doctorate or advanced degree with extensive EHSS leadership, strong knowledge of regulatory standards,