AbbVie

Senior Specialist - Environmental, Health & Safety (Research & Development)

AbbVie$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in EHS-related field, Engineering, or Chemistry with relevant work experience
  • Preferred EHS professional certification
  • Experience in implementing EHS regulations and managing teams
  • Proven ability to set project goals and develop actionable plans
  • Effective communication skills for relationship building and conflict resolution
  • Strong knowledge of EHS programs and regulatory compliance (Cal/OSHA, DTSC, BAAQMD, EPA)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain EHS programs and training for site personnel
  • Provide expertise in chemical safety, biosafety, and waste management
  • Act as a technical resource in Critical Safe Work programs for construction projects
  • Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
  • Analyze EHS metrics to spot trends and encourage improvement
  • Support inspections and audits, following up on findings
  • Collaborate to update training content in the e-Learning System
  • Lead risk assessments and develop strategies for mitigation

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan for eligible employees
  • Participation in short-term incentive programs
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the Research and Development Environment, Health, and Safety (R&D EHS) management, this individual will provide guidance on R&D matters and training to employees and contractors in AbbVie South San Francisco R&D. The individual will communicate and collaborate with local EHS team members and stakeholders to implement and align programs and R&D EHS policies which drive change and build a positive safety culture at our site. This position is responsible for helping the local R&D EHS team with ensuring safety of the employees, assuring a safe working environment, protecting the environment and the property, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the team with regulatory inspections conducted by local agencies. Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, procedures, and training 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 (e.g. machine guarding survey, office ergonomic evaluation) 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. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus 5+ years of EHS related experience or Master's Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) 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 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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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 short-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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 absolutediscretion, consistent with applicable law.

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Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
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