Global EHS Compliance Leader

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a seasoned EHS leader to drive global governance and compliance across its Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. This role focuses on minimizing risk while enabling sustainable operations in a global footprint.

You will oversee regulatory monitoring, incident investigations, and cross-functional collaboration, developing enterprise-wide EHS KPIs, training, and risk management frameworks to support strategic business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global EHS programs and governance.
• Experience with EHS auditing and incident investigations.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams to meet business targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide global oversight of EHS regulatory compliance.
• Own the Global EHS Regulatory Monitoring and Impact Analysis Program, including monitoring regulations and enforcement trends, performing impact assessments, implementing compliance action plans, and tracking global compliance.
• Oversee site legal EHS registers and provide support as needed.
• Deliver regulatory updates to the EHS network and leadership.
• Oversee EHS agency inspection trends, CAPA development and closure, and the creation and distribution of related KPIs and reports.
• Govern the global EHS incident investigation and management process.
• Develop and enhance business systems that support internal EHS compliance processes.
• Develop and deliver EHS compliance training to stakeholders.
• Create and distribute enterprise-wide EHS compliance KPIs and reports.
• Manage back-office processes for the EHS audit program, including technical clarifications, data trending, audit metrics, and action plan follow-up.
• Develop an enterprise-wide EHS Risk Management Framework, including an enterprise EHS Risk Register with a focus on SIF risk, tracking key risk mitigation projects, and providing leadership updates on risk profile and mitigation progress.
• Serve as owner and subject matter expert for GEHS Management System Standards and Procedures, ensuring standards are maintained to support consistent, effective EHS programs and reduce organizational risk.
• Support and/or lead EHS programs as assigned, such as enterprise educational campaigns, enterprise-wide EHS team training, EHS Excellence Awards, and related initiatives.
• Think strategically to ensure deliverables align with broader organizational goals and communicate direction clearly to impacted teams and functions.
• Monitor external trends and best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and long-term business value.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams to advance EHS objectives and support strategic deliverables.
• Represent the company with external organizations, contribute to regulatory reports as needed, and help minimize company liability related to EHS impacts.
• Scope of position has global reach, represents company with external organizations, prepares or contributes to reports for regulatory agencies, and minimizes company liability related to EHS impacts.

Skills

EHS governance

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Incident investigation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a seasoned EHS leader to drive global governance and compliance across its Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. This role focuses on minimizing risk while enabling sustainable operations in a global footprint.

You will oversee regulatory monitoring, incident investigations, and cross-functional collaboration, developing enterprise-wide EHS KPIs, training, and risk management frameworks to support strategic business objectives.