EH&S Manager - Risk Management

Amgen; Holly Springs (NC); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work models including remote

Job summary

Amgen seeks an EHSS Manager in North Carolina to lead risk management and compliance across projects, developing and enforcing EHSS policies, procedures, and training aligned with federal and state regulations.

You will collaborate with Industrial Hygienist and global teams to drive continuous improvement of EHSS programs, maintain risk records, and support PHAs and process reviews while fostering a safety‑driven culture across operations.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with 2+ years in EHS experience, or 4+ years with a Bachelor’s and related work in EHS.
• Advanced degree holders preferred for leadership roles in EHSS programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA regulations and regulatory standards.
• Experience leading PHAs and risk management in biotech/pharma environments.
• Proficient in documentation, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive EHSS risk management across operations with compliance and continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain site EHSS programs (hazard communication, risk management, high-risk processes).
• Conduct EHSS risk assessments and maintain Risk Registers.
• Provide EHSS input to projects, including PHAs and design reviews.
• Maintain risk reviews, safety data, and periodic updates.
• Collaborate with Industrial Hygienist and global EHSS teams on new products and processes.
• Develop digital tracking systems for risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program development

Project management

Education

Doctorate Degree Or Master’s Degree and 2 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience

Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience

Associate’s Degree and 8 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience

High School Diploma / GED and 10 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Category Corporate Services Job Description HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? 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 our 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. Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

EH&S Manager - Risk Management Live

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. The successful candidate will: Develop and manage EHSS risk management and integration into projects and programs, raising awareness and ensuring compliance with applicable safety codes, policies and regulations. Demonstrate functional expertise for EHSS programs including but not limited to, hazard communication, risk management, high-risk processes, hazardous gas, and chemical management. Drive continuous improvement of EHSS managed programs and work with clients to drive an actively caring safety culture. Identify hazards and apply practical, risk-based solutions to reduce exposure to serious injuries and high-consequence events. Develop and implement risk plans, procedures, and controls; verify that controls are effective and documented.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Own and drive the execution of EHSS risk management ensuring effective implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.
• Implement and maintain site-level EHSS programs such as but not limited to, hazard communication, risk management, high-risk processes, hazardous gas and chemical management.
• Conduct site EHSS risk assessments and maintain the EHSS Risk Registers.
• Provide EHSS input to site projects, including EHSS participation in Process Hazard Analyses and design reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of risk reviews, safety data and provide periodic updates as required.
• Collaborate with Industrial Hygienist, operations and global EHSS Teams to review new products and processes.
• Investigate and implement continuous improvement processes required to improve EHSS in manufacturing operations Partners with clients to implement environmental, health and safety policies, practices, and requirements identified as part of risk assessments.
• Develop and manage digital systems used for tracking risk assessments.

Win 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:

• Doctorate Degree Or Master’s Degree and 2 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience
• Associate’s Degree and 8 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience
• High School Diploma / GED and 10 years of Environmental, Safety, Science, Engineering or EHS experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related Science discipline.
• Experience performing and leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) 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 developing and managing EHSS programs such as hazard communication, risk management, high-risk processes, hazardous gas, and chemical management.
• Knowledge of relevant OSHA, EPA, and NFPA 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.

Thrive What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible.

. Salary Range 107,445.10USD -145,366.90 USD

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen