EHS Staff Specialist (Onsite)

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

Purpose

Reporting to Research & Development (R&D) EHS management, the EHS Staff Specialist plays a key role in fostering a safe and compliant environment at AbbVie's Irvine, CA campus. This position provides expert guidance on EHS matters and delivers impactful training to employees and contractors. You will support a positive safety culture by practicing open, authentic, and courageous communication, leading transformative EHS initiatives, and upholding AbbVie's Ways We Work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, Communicate, and Implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all local regulations and AbbVie standards, supporting company accountability.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and EHS colleagues to design and deliver training on topics such as hazard communication, contractor safety, and emergency response, encouraging shared ownership and empowerment.
• Lead EHS initiatives, including hazard risk assessments, control of high-hazard activities (lockout/tagout, confined space, working at heights), and industrial hygiene studies, with a focus on agile implementation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses of injuries and illnesses, transparently report safety performance indicators, and implement corrective and preventive actions to promote psychological safety and trust.
• Contribute actively to the development and execution of strategic EHS programs, plans, and policies that safeguard people, facilities, and the environment, sharing ideas through honest and open dialogue with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an EHS-related field (industrial hyg