R&D EHS Leader | Safety, Compliance & Risk Mitigation

BioSpace; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in South San Francisco is seeking an experienced EHS professional to guide R&D safety programs and training for employees and contractors. You will collaborate with local EHS and site leadership to implement policies that promote a safe, compliant work environment.

The role covers regulatory inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and the development of training content. A strong background in environmental, health, and safety regulations and cross-functional teamwork is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in EHS related, Engineering, chemistry plus 5+ years of EHS related experience or Masters Degree plus 3 years of EHS related experience.
• EHS professional certification is preferred but not required.
• Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, and managing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to establish measurable project goals and implementation plans, balance conflicting work demands, and develop action plans.
• Ability to develop standards and/or policies that meet business objectives.
• Ability to actively listen, build, and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict constructively.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety programs and Cal/OSHA, DTSC, BAAQMD and EPA regulations

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, procedures, and trainings site personnel.
• Provide subject matter expertise in chemical safety, biosafety, waste management, ergonomics, and other site safety programs and initiatives as assigned.
• Serve as a technical resource in Critical Safe Work programs, providing contractor safety and Critical Safe Work support for major and minor construction and renovation projects and lab moves.
• Investigate near misses and incidents; identifying root causes and recommended corrective actions.
• Track and analyze EHS metrics to determine trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Support EHS regulatory inspections and internal audits, including follow-up on findings and corrective actions.
• Work with R&D training coordinators to update training content in our e-Learning System,
• Lead EHS risk assessments of site/lab processes and equipment and collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead laboratory Gemba walks with site leadership, document findings, action items and prepare and distribute related summary reports.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk assessment

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Environmental programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS related, Engineering, chemistry

Master's Degree in EHS related, Engineering, chemistry

Job description

AbbVie in South San Francisco is seeking an experienced EHS professional to guide R&D safety programs and training for employees and contractors. You will collaborate with local EHS and site leadership to implement policies that promote a safe, compliant work environment.

The role covers regulatory inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and the development of training content. A strong background in environmental, health, and safety regulations and cross-functional teamwork is