AbbVie

Manager, Global EHS Compliance

AbbVie • $120K — $150K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field (10+ years experience) or Master's degree (8-10+ years experience).
  • Preferred experience in manufacturing, R&D, or environmental EHS roles.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing EHS regulations and internal standards.
  • Experience in EHS auditing, incident investigations, and cross-functional leadership.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on assessing and addressing root causes.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
  • Proven project management skills within budget and timeline constraints.

Responsibilities

  • Provide global oversight of EHS regulatory compliance.
  • Own the Global EHS Regulatory Monitoring and Impact Analysis Program.
  • Deliver regulatory updates to the EHS network and leadership.
  • Govern the global EHS incident investigation and management process.
  • Develop and enhance EHS compliance training for stakeholders.
  • Monitor external trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Represent the company in external organizations and regulatory reports.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan for eligible employees.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role leads the development, implementation, and global governance of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs within assigned scope. The position helps drive compliance, reduce risk, and minimize EHS-related liability while supporting a safe and sustainable business.

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.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, or a related discipline, with 10+ years of EHS-related experience; or a Master's degree in EHS, Engineering, or a related discipline, with 8-10+ years of EHS-related experience.
  • Experience in manufacturing, R&D, or environmental EHS roles preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing EHS regulations and internal EHS management/technical standards.
  • Experience with EHS auditing, incident investigations, external stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional team leadership.
  • Ability to plan against business targets and review/approve functional area plans to support key business and strategic objectives.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess issues quickly, identify root causes, present short- and long-term options, and develop procedures to reduce recurrence.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage projects and programs on schedule and within approved operational budgets.


Travel: Travel may be required to locations globally, up to 10% of time.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
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