Company Description

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

Job Description

Position Overview:

As the Environmental Manager, you will be responsible for leading the site-based all environmental programs and compliance assurance and champion improvement initiatives. You will develop and implement environmental strategies, manage permits and licenses, and serve as the point of contact with regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure site compliance with AbbVie’s global environmental policies, technical standards, and all applicable regulations, Air Emissions, Wastewater, Stormwater, SPCC, RCRA Hazardous Waste (LQG), EPCRA Tier II and TRI, TUR, etc.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and prepare required compliance reports.
• Provide business perspective, strategic and tactical direction to develop and implement ENV initiatives for the EHS Long range plan.
• Collaborate with Operations and Global EHS to set and achieve environmental targets.
• Manage all environmental permits, registrations, and licenses for the site.
• Lead site response and resolution of environmental issues with regulators.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to minimize environmental risks.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to AbbVie Global EHS and relevant agencies.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with ISO certifications and site licenses and compliance reporting.
• Perform risk assessments of the Site’s environmental operations and develop procedures and training.
• Evaluate environmental impacts of new processes and products and support management of change.
• Advise and train management and staff on environmental management practices.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies to support future site needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science and Technology, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5–12 years’ experience in environmental management and compliance in manufacturing or pharmaceutical settings.
• Proven track record in implementing EHS compliance programs, conducting risk analyses, investigating incidents, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop practical standards and policies to meet business needs.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and business skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Motivated self-starter with problem-solving skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and integrity.

Cognitive/ Business Skills

• Demonstrates technical expertise in EHS functions, technical writing, and business communications.
• Communicates effectively across all organizational levels, fostering productive relationships and resolving conflicts.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Excels under pressure, applying strong problem-solving skills to evaluate multiple solutions.
• Brings innovative thinking to propose and implement new solutions regularly.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail, ensuring full compliance and accuracy.
• Adapts to evolving business needs, including new legislation and product impacts on EHS.
• Results-driven, with a commitment to achieving departmental targets and metrics.
• Upholds exceptional quality standards in all work.
• Always exemplifies integrity and a strong work ethic.

Ownership/Accountability

• Ensures ongoing compliance of plant systems with all regulations and company standards.
• Upholds a 'Right First Time' approach and meticulous adherence to cGMP and policies.
• Demonstrates persistence in addressing and resolving issues.
• Owns environmental procedures and takes responsibility during inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions.

Influence/Leadership

• Leads cross-functional teams and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provides technical guidance and partners with key stakeholders.
• Advises and leads site management, project, and sustainability teams on environmental programs.
• Represents and advocates for EHS in key site meetings.

Decision Making/Impact

• Delivers expert guidance to support daily operations.
• Consults management on decisions with significant impact.
• Acts as the site's subject matter expert for all environmental matters.

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 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 short-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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