Director EHSS

BioSpace; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Director of Environmental Health and Safety in North Carolina to lead corporate EH&S programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive governance across multiple sites. The role requires managing budgets, audits, training, and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.

The candidate will champion safety culture, oversee policy development, and coordinate with local, state, and federal authorities to maintain compliance in a growing biomanufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience OR
• Masters degree and 8 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience OR
• Doctorate degree and 4 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience OR

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate corporate EH&S programs and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership for global EH&S initiatives and training.
• Establish and maintain standards, guidelines, and governance across sites.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and regulatory liaison activities.
• Mentor managers and teams; manage budgets and timelines.
• Communicate complex regulatory requirements to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

People management

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year.

As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Be part of Amgens next generation drug substance manufacturing facility in North Carolina. We are starting up our first facility and breaking ground on our second facility. Both facilities feature the best in-class drug substance technologies and integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgens plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Director EHSS

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets 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 EH&S programs. Develops, monitors, and coordinates Company EH&SS 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.

• As a leader of this area, you are responsible for an important segment of the EH&S function with extensive and diversified requirements.
• Provides corporate oversight on matters related to compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Establishes, builds consensus, and communicates standards and guidelines to the organization.
• Conducts periodic audits, surveys, and visits along with established governance systems and keeps management apprised of potential risks and liabilities.
• Focuses on prevention and actively participate in setting the agenda for EH&S as well as the development and revision of regulations affecting Company operations.
• Recommends facilities, staffing, and funds required to carry out programs, which are directly related with and directed toward fulfillment of overall organizational objectives.
• Is a recognized leader and authority in a broad area of EH&S specialization.
• Selects EH&S programs to further the organizations objectives.
• Conceives and plans investigations of broad areas for which precedents are lacking in areas critical to the overall EH&S function.
• Is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on their scientific interpretations and advice.
• Directs several subordinate supervisors or team leaders.
• Responsible for the successful operation of activities. Ensures that overall budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
• Provides periodic reports of progress and plans and conducts briefings and technical meetings for senior management as appropriate.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

What We Expect Of You

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 10 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience OR
• Masters degree and 8 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience OR
• Doctorate degree and 4 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience OR

And 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, and programs or directing the allocation of resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational background in Environmental Science, Applied Science in Occupational Safety, Life Sciences or Engineering
• 5+ years of successful EH&S leadership experience directly managing EH&S staff
• 10+ years of individual contributor experience in EHS (Safety focus)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish.
• Successful experience in leading teams in a multi-plant and/or multi-site cGMP-regulated commercial manufacturing environment, including cross-functional team leadership
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulatory requirements, industry trends, and ability to work optimally in a globally-matrixes organization and team environment
• Strong leadership, influencing and administrative skills, including financial and project management abilities
• Demonstrated success in communicating technical and administrative topics and matters to different levels of the organization, including operating and executive level staff
• Lean-Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

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, well support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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.