Senior Specialist, EHS, Onsite

AbbVie; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry seeks a Senior Specialist in EHS to develop and implement health and safety programs. The role involves regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and training development to enhance EHS functions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in EHS or Engineering, with relevant experience and skills in project management and policy development.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Insurance

401(k)

Incentive Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience or 3+ years with a Master's Degree.
• Professional EHS or Engineering certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align and integrate the EHS strategy with organizational goals.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and implement compliance programs.
• Conduct incident investigations and develop preventive action plans.

Skills

Planning

Policy Development

Relationship-Building

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field

Master’s Degree

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Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining specific environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to ensure regulatory and internal compliance, reduce risk, and minimize AbbVie's liability. The role involves assessing risks, creating programs, policies, procedures, assessments, and training materials.

Responsibilities

1. Align and integrate the EHS strategy with the organization’s mission, goals, and strategies.
2. Monitor regulatory requirements/trends, conduct impact analyses, and implement compliance programs.
3. Develop and conduct training courses tailored to learner or business needs.
4. Make timely decisions based on facts and data, influence others, and negotiate agreements.
5. Identify and promote process improvements that strengthen EHS functions.
6. Assess and quantify EHS risks, implement appropriate actions.
7. Communicate compliance status, KPIs, trends, and business impacts to stakeholders.
8. Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and develop preventive action plans.
9. Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to meet EHS objectives.

This position requires regular working hours with possible off-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s Degree with 3+ years.
2. Professional EHS or Engineering certification preferred.
3. Experience in implementing EHS regulations, incident investigations, and managing cross-functional teams.
4. Strong planning, policy development, relationship-building, and project management skills.

Key Stakeholders

Patients, employees, management, cross-functional teams, regulatory agencies, and external organizations.

Additional Information

The offered salary range is indicative and may vary based on location and other factors. Benefits include paid time off, insurance, 401(k), and participation in incentive programs. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research