Manager, Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability

Amgen SA; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is hiring an Environmental, Health & Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will partner with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Facilities, and Engineering to drive a world-class safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance across operations.

You will champion risk management, lead CAPAs, and advance continuous improvement in safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence within a fast-paced biotech setting.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or advanced degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or related field with EH&S focus.
• Multiple pathways outlined: Master’s with 2+ years EHSS in cGMP manufacturing; Bachelor’s with 4+ years; Associate’s with 8+ years; High school with 10+ years.

Responsibilities

• Partner with QA, QC, Manufacturing, Facilities & Engineering, and Warehouse to strengthen proactive safety culture.
• Own EHS programs: hazardous gas safety, LOTO, confined space, fall protection, environmental compliance.
• Lead ergonomic assessments to improve worker well-being and reduce injuries.
• Develop and implement comprehensive EHS risk assessments and controls.
• Use EHS data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Conduct inspections, compliance assessments and field observations for safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS into change management.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

MS Office

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

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-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.

Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! Join our team as an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager and help shape a world-class safety culture within a leading biotechnology organization. In this highly visible role, you will partner across the Manufacturing and Clinical Supply organization with specific focus on Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, and Warehouse Operations to drive strategic EHS initiatives that protect our people, support innovation, and enable operational excellence.

As a trusted advisor and leader, you will champion risk management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while influencing business decisions across the organization. You'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact by advancing safety performance, strengthening environmental stewardship, and fostering a culture where every employee is empowered to work safely.

Based at our headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex challenges, and help deliver life-changing therapies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Partner with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Facilities & Engineering, and Warehouse Operations to strengthen a proactive safety culture and effectively manage EHS risks across the organization.

• Serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for critical EHS programs, including hazardous gas safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, fall protection, non-routine and hazardous work, environmental compliance, and other core EHS programs.

• Lead ergonomic assessments and implement practical solutions that improve employee well-being and reduce musculoskeletal injury risks in both office and manufacturing environments.

• Develop and implement comprehensive EHS risk assessments that identify hazards, evaluate operational risks, and establish sustainable engineering, administrative, and procedural controls.

• Leverage EHS performance data and leading indicators to identify trends, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and measure progress against organizational objectives.

• Conduct workplace inspections, compliance assessments, and field observations to identify opportunities, reinforce safe behaviors, and ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS requirements into change management activities, ensuring operational changes are evaluated for potential safety and environmental impacts before implementation.

• Lead incident response, investigations, and root cause analyses, driving effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) that strengthen organizational learning and prevent recurrence.

• Facilitate EHS business reviews with functional leaders, providing strategic insights, monitoring performance, and driving accountability for key safety and environmental initiatives.

• Build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization by providing expert EHS guidance, influencing decision-making, and promoting employee engagement through coaching, communication, and education.

• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and customer assessments while ensuring timely completion of corrective actions and sustained compliance.

• Champion continuous improvement by identifying innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and advance the organization's EHS performance.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional weseekis an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree OR

• Master’s degree and 2 years of EHSS experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of EHSS experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment OR

• Associate’s degree and 8 years of EHSS experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment OR

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of EHSS experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in safety, industrial hygiene, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology or other life science areas

• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying Cal/OSHA regulations and other relevant EHS standards to ensure compliance within business operations and support risk-based decision-making.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and quality.

• Demonstrated leadership in EHS programs within manufacturing or laboratory settings, with the ability to effectively influence both staff and management.

• 5–7 years of EHS experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related life sciences industry, with a focus on implementing/managing EHS programs.

• Professional certification such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proactive, self-motivated approach to program development and project execution.

• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to develop clear, concise, and compliant EHS documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools used for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.

What you can expect from 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.

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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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.