Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Job Description We are now recruiting an  Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager  to join our talented and ambitious regional team. As an EHS Manager, you will have scope to develop, implement, and maintain global EHS programs and provide technical expertise to AbbVie’s global internal manufacturing organisation, emphasising supporting the ME&C EU Pharma locations. Roles and Responsibilities Develop and maintain EHS Global standards, policies, systems, and programs as applicable. Verification of key corrective & preventative measures taken by sites. Provide EHS leadership and direction for management and professional, technical, and support to staff in areas of responsibility. Ensure systems are in place to enable areas of responsibility to operate in legal and ethical compliance regarding 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 organisations. Maintain a broad understanding of local, regional and global EHS regulations and practices. Maintain and update IT reporting databases and generate monthly and quarterly EHS performance reports. Provide Occupational Hygiene support to the EU Pharma sites. EU Travel (20%). Qualifications 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 manufacturing or R&D environments is essential. Experience in chemical plant operations or Oil and Gas environments is preferred but not required. EHS or engineering professional certification is desirable. Experience implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organisations, and managing cross-functional teams. Technical expertise in EHS functions, 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. Experience in IH sampling and monitoring. Ability to complete gap assessments / audits in line with internal technical standards. Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit  https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html   US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html