EH&S Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site contractor safety oversight in partnership with Facilities and Engineering, the site facilities service provider, project teams, and contractor employers. Review planned work, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, permits, training, and readiness before work begins; verify critical controls in the field and follow issues through closure.
• Own and maintain assigned site programs for high hazard work, which include contractor management, confined space, hot work, line breaking, hazardous energy control / lockout-tagout (LOTO), fall protection and work at height, machine guarding, and portable equipment safety.
• Interpret and apply applicable Amgen standards and procedures, federal and Massachusetts requirements, and site-specific controls. Identify gaps, recommend practical risk reduction, escalate significant hazards, and document decisions and follow-up in the appropriate systems.
• Participate in contractor project planning and change review. Ensure EHS considerations are addressed early for construction, maintenance, equipment installation, and other non-routine work; coordinate subject matter expertise when work extends beyond the role's technical scope.
• Conduct field visits, inspections, and risk-based audits. Engage workers and supervisors in respectful, two-way conversations to understand work conditions, recognize effective controls, and identify where work plans or systems need to improve.
• Provide guidance, training, and coaching to Amgen staff, contractor supervisors, and approved designees on hazard recognition, safe work expectations, permit requirements, and assigned EHS programs.
• Support incident and near-miss response, investigation, causal learning, and corrective / preventive action follow-up. Share relevant learning with affected groups and verify that actions address the risk.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, training and inspection records, permit or work metrics, and periodic status updates. Analyze trends and use the results to prioritize improvement and communicate program health to site leadership.
• Build effective partnerships with laboratory and business teams, site Facilities and Engineering, site security, contractor organizations, and global EHS program owners. Represent site in relevant internal reviews and networks.
• Contribute to site EHS governance, risk management, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement activities; provide cross-coverage or support for other EHS priorities consistent with team needs.
• Serve as an EHS client representative for assigned process development laboratories: attend relevant work-center meetings, provide EHS guidance, support inspection planning and follow-up, review change controls and job hazard analyses with the lab teams, identify and escalate risks, participate in investigations and corrective actions, and maintain a visible, collaborative presence in the work areas.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Sci Tech - EH&S experience OR Associate's degree and 6 years of Sci Tech - EH&S experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Sci Tech - EH&S experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and influence management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; action-oriented, self-starting approach; and experience in program development and project management.
• Strong technical writing skills and proficiency with computer software systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience using AI tools responsibly, with ethical human oversight.

Skills and Capabilities

• Builds trust with people doing and supervising the work; communicates directly and respectfully across organizational levels.
• Exercises sound judgment, recognizes when to stop or escalate work, and balances urgency with careful risk assessment.
• Organizes multiple projects and follow-ups, sets clear priorities, and reliably closes the loop.
• Writes and presents clearly; can explain technical expectations in practical language.
• Uses data and field observations to identify patterns, test whether controls work, and recommend improvements.
• Works collaboratively while maintaining independent EHS judgment and accountability.

Work Environment and Requirements

This role is based at Amgen's AMA site in Cambridge, Massachusetts and requires regular on-site presence. The work includes time in offices, laboratories, mechanical and service areas, and active project or contractor work zones, with required site-specific training and personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to conduct field assessments and access work areas in accordance with site safety requirements. Occasional schedule flexibility may be needed to support planned high hazard work or urgent site events.