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Job DescriptionThe Sr. EHS Manager provides overall leadership for the Environmental, Health and Safety Department at the manufacturing site, driving strategy, excellence in safety performance, environmental compliance, energy and emissions reduction strategies and certification with relevant notified bodies aligned with the AbbVie Global EHS strategy and goals.
Responsibilities
•Implement relevant AbbVie Global policies and practices in relation to EHS and ensure manufacturing site EHS compliance with all relevant agencies and regulatory bodies.
•Provide business perspective, strategic and tactical direction to develop and implement EHS initiatives for the EHS Long range plan. Develop and maintain Site EHS standards, policies, systems and programs applicable to area of responsibility.
•Drive and lead the EHS department to align with site goals and develop programs and continuous improvement efforts that support safely delivering output.
•Provide EHS leadership and direction for management, professional, technical and support staff in area of responsibility and manage annual department budget.
•Ensure systems are in place to enable area of responsibility to operate in legal and ethical compliance with regard to EHS issues.
•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.
•Provide all reporting for Environmental monitoring to relevant agencies including violations and manage resolution of any Environmental issues with relevant regulatory body.
•Along with Global EHS, establish targets for reduction in all emission streams and work with relevant departments to create strategies to achieve.
•Achieve and maintain environmental certifications as required for normal operation or as directed by AbbVie Global EHS.
- 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 are required. Experience in a chemical plant operations or Oil and Gas environments is preferred, but not required. EHS or Engineering professional certification is preferred, but not required.
- 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in EHS-related field or Engineering plus 5-12 years EHS experience, or Master's plus 5-10 years EHS experience.
- EHS experience in manufacturing or R&D environments.
- Experience implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies, and managing cross-functional teams.
- Experience in chemical plant operations or Oil and Gas environments.
- EHS or Engineering professional certification.
- Technical expertise developing practical EHS standards, policies, technical writing, and business communications.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, actively listen, resolve conflict, and provide leadership.
- Ability to manage projects and programs and oversee an annual department budget.
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.
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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
