About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

This position will develop, implement and maintain global EHS programs and provide technical expertise to AbbVie’s global organization within the scope of responsibility. This position may also serve as a Program Manager for Energy and Environmental Sustainability initiatives. Will manage all aspects of the development, implementation, and ongoing support of the AbbVie Contractor Safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EHS Global standards, policies, systems and programs applicable to area of responsibility.
• Provide EHS leadership and direction for management, professional, technical and support staff in area of responsibility.
• Ensure systems are in place to enable area of responsibility to operate in legal and ethical compliance with regard to EHS issues.
• Provide business perspective, strategic and tactical direction to develop and implement EHS initiatives for the EHS Long range plan.
• Authority to represent AbbVie externally on matters related to EHS with external regulatory agencies and non-government organizations.
• Maintain a broad understanding of local, regional and global EHS regulations and practices for area of responsibility.
• Maintain and update IT reporting databases and generate monthly and quarterly EHS performance reports to area management.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements which include but are not limited to: OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA's Risk Management Planning (RMP) rule (40 CFR 68), Mechanical Integrity programs, PCI, DOT, EPA, Construction and Contractor Safety, etc.
• Creates a safety culture by setting direction to reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries or accidents, damage/loss of product or equipment, and unnecessary costs by ensuring that all equipment and facilities are maintained consistent with the safety, security, hygiene and standards set by AbbVie.

• Bachelor’s Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 5 – 12 years of EHS related experience or Master’s Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 5 – 10 years of EHS related experience. EHS related experience in Construction and Contractor safety are required.  EHS related experience in manufacturing or R&D environments are preferred.  
• Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams
• Development of practical, applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.
• Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict.
• Ability to successfully manage project and programs across US and OUS sites.
• Ability to travel 50%.

Preferred: 

• Bilingual (Spanish) both verbally and in written form is preferred, but not required.
• Certification in CSP, CIH, OHST, or CHST is preferred, but not required. 

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.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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