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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

EH&S Manager

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What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

We are looking for an experienced Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager to drive world class EHSS performance in a Research and Development (R&D) laboratory environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key safety programs at our R&D facility in San Francisco and inspiring clients to advance safety culture and managing EHSS risks. The role is focused on developing and implementing EHSS programs driving business performance, continuous improvement and an actively caring culture. This position will provide support to multiple site clients to ensure EHSS requirements are implemented to the highest performance standard.

Functions (Duties/Accountabilities):

Program Support:

• Manage programs and/or assist the program owners and site subject matter experts for Chemical Safety, OSHA Safety Programs, Biosafety, Ergonomics, Hazardous Waste ,and Environmental Programs.

• Conduct Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analyses, and High Hazard Material reviews.

• Implement Lab Chemical Safety program improvements required to develop robust chemical management, hazard communication and lab safety programs.

• Provide instructor-led training on a variety of EHSS subjects.

Client Support

• Partner with assigned clients to drive world class EHSS performance.

• Execute safety culture program to integrate EHSS as part of day-to-day client operations .

• Implement risk assessment plans for clients to ensure all risks are proactively addressed and control systems are implemented and maintained.

• Ensure all changes with potential EHSS impact are assessed and controls are established prior to implementation.

• Ensure all hazards are identified and risks are proactively assessed.

• Assist clients with regular inspections of the work areas.

• Partners with clients to implement safety and environmental policies, practices, and requirements identified as part of risk assessments.

• Provides information and communication materials to clients, assist with training, safety meetings, informational campaigns, initiatives.

Technical Skills - Has the relevant knowledge, skills and abilities to competently and proficiently achieve desired results in area(s) of responsibility.

Problem Solving : Makes timely and effective decisions based on a mixture of data and facts; analysis; experience; wisdom and judgment; takes responsibility for identifying and solving problems and making decisions while considering risk.

Judgment: Decides responsibly, makes distinctions, and acts objectively, authoritatively and wisely in matters of importance. Assesses situations or circumstances and draws sound conclusions.

Impact and Influence (Negotiation) - Can negotiate strategically in challenging situations by being prepared, knowledgeable of the position/perspective held by others and by developing viable, practical alternative solutions to achieve quality outcomes.

Strategic Agility - Applies technical knowledge, breadth of experience and understanding of Amgen's processes and systems so that improvement opportunities /solutions are implemented with the broader organizational implications in mind.

Interpersonal Skills - Sets an example for others to follow by being a role model of Amgen values and leadership attributes. Demonstrates individual leadership and professionalism in all interactions with others and in carrying out work duties and responsibilities. Demonstrates team building ability, has strong communication skills (verbal and written), is action oriented, and self starting. Must have program development and project management skills.

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What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree OR

Master’s degree and 2 years of EH&S experience OR

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of EH&S experience OR

Associate’s degree and 8 years of EH&S experience OR

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of EH&S experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Science, EHSS, engineering related fields & 3 to 5 years of directly related EHSS experience or

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, EHSS, Engineering related field & 3 to 5 years of directly related EHSS experience.

• Understanding of lab based EHSS disciplines and general lab operations.

• Ability to partner with and effectively influence laboratory staff and management .

• Strong knowledge of chemical fundamentals, or strong understanding of various chemical hazards.

• Demonstrated success in managing Biosafety, General Industrial Safety, Risk Assessment and Change Control programs.

• Applied knowledge and understanding of EHS principles and best practices, regulatory standards, and requirements in context of business activities.

• Ability to take responsibility for several projects or initiatives at one time with an emphasis for quality and organization.

• Good mechanical proficiency, ability and willingness to perform hands-on work.

• Strong verbal & written communication skills, ability to communicate within departments, with scientists, engineers, and management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software systems.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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.