Senior EHS Manager

New to North Carolina. Known for pursuing breakthroughs in medicine. Ready to join our team? At AbbVie, we bring together talented people and innovative science to develop medicines that help patients. Now, we’re bringing that commitment to Durham, North Carolina, with a new manufacturing campus that will expand our ability to produce medicines and create opportunities in the Research Triangle. The campus will integrate advanced manufacturing, laboratory technologies and AI to support the production of immunology, oncology and neuroscience medicines. The first phase will include manufacturing facilities, next-generation laboratories, a warehouse, administrative offices and employee wellness facilities. We are now recruiting our  Senior EHS Manager as part of the core start up extended leadership team. In this role, you will manage the development, implementation/maintenance, global oversight, and governance of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs within the scope of responsibility. You will take action to minimize risk to employees and facilities and to minimize EHS liability for the company. Key Responsibilities: • Oversight and management the Environmental, Health and Safety Documentation Program which consists of the Global EHS Management / Technical Standards and EHS Training. Develop and implement appropriate programs, policies, and procedures for global implementation. • Monitor regulations and enforcement trends, conduct impact analyses, implement action plans for compliance and monitor global compliance. • Implement and/or provide oversight for various EHS programs as assigned such as, but not limited to, EHS company-wide educational campaigns, EHS training/education for EHS teams’ enterprise wide, OSHA Injury/Illness Recordkeeping compliance for U.S. and Puerto Rico, EHS Excellence Awards, and etc. • Participate in environmental, health and safety audits. • Implement/manage back-office process for EHS Audit Program such as, but not limited to, data trending, audit metrics, action plan follow-ups, etc. • Think strategically and ensure deliverables are aligned with broader organization and create awareness of this direction with affected members/business functions. • Strategize beyond short-term deliverables and expectations; monitor trends and practices externally to own organization (both inside and outside of the company) and facilitate continuous improvements that have long-term business value. • Provide leadership and direction to direct staff through the promotion of teamwork, empowerment, coaching and development; and manage team performance to ensure organizational objectives are met. • Coordinate pollution prevention initiatives that reduce environmental risk while supporting operational needs and resource constraints. • Direct execution of site plans to address environmental hazards and compliance gaps, ensuring corrective actions are sustained.  • Partner with site and regional stakeholders to prepare for regulatory interactions, aligning messages, evidence, and action plans.  • Coach team leaders on consistent practices for assessments, documentation, and action tracking aligned with established environmental requirements. • Responsible for leading day‑to‑day operations across teams, and implements workforce planning, ensuring achievement of team goals within established timelines and budgets. • You will have in-depth knowledge typically obtained through advanced education and experience; with a Bachelors degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering or similiar related discipline and 8 + years relevant EHS industry experience. • Experience in drug substance, drug product, biologics and/or aseptic sterile fill finish manufacturing is required • Demonstrated experience in implem