Global EHS Auditor

ICompany 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

We are looking for a Global EHS Auditor who will be responsible for identifying and implementing the strategic approach for the Global Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) auditing program to minimise risk to employees, operations and the environments in which AbbVie operates. This includes providing oversight and direction related to compliance with EHS external regulations and internal policies/procedures worldwide and directly leading the development, implementation, execution and communication of strategies and programs for EHS Auditing.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Lead Global EHS (GEHS) Audits for the EMEA Region, including but not limited to being main point of contact for audits before, during and after the audit; scheduling audits with locations; pre-audit planning and coordination of pre-audit meetings; audit oversight and support of audit team; leading audit opening meeting, daily update meetings and closing meeting; resolution of any issues that may arise during the audit; preparation and issuing of audit reports and review of subsequent action plans.
- Manage Global EHS Audit Data within GEHS Management System such as but not limited to; generating EHS audit metrics; trending EHS audit data; reporting of EHS audit data for Global, Sites and Senior Management; and benchmarking data for external industry bodies.
- Manage all aspects of the Global Environmental, Health, and Safety Auditing Program, which may include the following programs: GEHS Audits, Peer Reviews, Hazardous Waste Vendor Audits, and Third Party EHS Data Assurance Assessments.
- Conduct program assessments to ensure regulatory and internal compliance as well as consistency of program implementation.
- Owner and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on GEHS Management and Technical Standards and Procedures as assigned, ensuring that standards and procedures are in place and maintained as appropriate to provide the foundation for standardized company EHS Programs, and to minimize EHS risk.
- Develop training courses to complement GEHS Technical and Management Standards as appropriate, to enhance understanding of requirements across the enterprise.
- Develop best-in-class EHS audit practices, framework, approach, policies and enhance EHS compliance through working collaboratively with colleagues across the company and with external stakeholders.
- Anticipate future trends, obstacles, and barriers as they related to EHS Auditing and develop and implement strategies to address.
- Execute assigned projects on Global Strategic Long-Range Plan (LRP) efficiently according to schedule and budget.
- Lead and/or participate in cross functional teams to represent EHS objectives related to the subject matter and to meet the team's overall strategic objectives and deliverables.
- Scope of position has regional reach, represents company with external organizations, prepares or contributes to reports for regulatory agencies, and minimizes company liability related to EHS impacts.

Travel - Up to 20%.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 10+ years of EHS related experience or Master's Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 8-10+ years of EHS related experience.
- EHS related experience in manufacturing or R&D environment is preferrable.
- Prior experience in implementing EHS regulations and internal EHS Management/Technical Standards, EHS auditing, conducting incident investigations, interacting with external organisations, and managing cross functional teams.
- 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 according to schedule and within approved operational budget.
- Ability to define scope and magnitude of problem, provide rapid and detailed assessment, coordinate response, present short- and long-term options, and develop procedures to minimise likelihood of re-occurrence.

Additional Information

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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