Director, Environmental Health and Safety

About the Company

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience — and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

About the Role

This role will provide strategic leadership for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) performance, compliance, and risk management across a global business area. Lead the development and execution of innovative EHS programs that prevent significant incidents, strengthen regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to integrate EHS into business strategy, operational decision-making, and daily activities. Build organizational capability by developing and mentoring site and above-site EHS professionals. Lead a global team of direct and indirect EHS professionals while driving operational excellence, effective risk mitigation, and consistent EHS performance across all supported locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional EHS guidance to AbbVie organizations supported by manufacturing site EHS leads and respective staff.
• Develop programs and systems to prevent catastrophic safety and environmental events.
• Understand regional and global business drivers and regulations.
• Conduct high-level negotiations with external EHS regulatory agencies worldwide.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and regulatory issues that may impact the business.
• Work in a matrix organization to partner with Operations and business support functions to ensure regulatory compliance and consistent EHS program implementation globally.
• Contribute to the global EHS vision and Long-Range Plan (LRP) strategy.
• Develop and maintain EHS standards, policies, systems, and methods.
• Create regulatory strategies to minimize liability, support business growth, and enhance operational flexibility.
• Collaborate with EHS leaders to understand trends, issues, and business implications.
• Ensure compliance at country, federal, state, and local levels for safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, emergency response, incident investigation, EHS training, and high-level presentations.
• Manage budgets and other financial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational safety, or industrial hygiene is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 15 years of EHS experience with a minimum of 10 years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Extensive technical expertise in EHS, with site-level experience preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading senior-level EHS professionals.
• International experience and ability to travel globally as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team leadership experience involving cross-functional participants.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients, customers, regulators, and governmental officials.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully influence and negotiate with senior management, peers, and regulators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is based on the job grade and may vary depending on geographic location. Individual compensation will be determined by many factors, and AbbVie may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.