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Amgen EHS Facilities Manager in Lisbon, Portugal
Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal , number 1 company in Best WorkplacesTM https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ ranking in Portugal in 2024 (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a team of over 500 talented people and more than 40 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise and professional experience that are shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. In Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office fosters innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives.
EHS FACILITIES MANAGER
LIVE
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to support our drive for world-class EHS performance at the Amgen Capability Center Portugal (ACCP) and to provide EHS support to G&A staff across Europe, as needed. This role reports to the Global EHS Director and serves as the site EHS lead for ACCP Portugal, with strong ownership and oversight of facility-related programs and compliance.
At Amgen, our mission is simple: to serve patients . The Amgen Capability Center Portugal provides essential services that enable this mission. A safe, compliant, and well-managed facility is foundational to protecting our people and enabling business continuity.
The EHS Manager will provide primary EHS leadership for the ACCP Portugal facility, with a strong focus on facility, regulatory compliance, and contractor oversight. This role requires deep engagement with the facilities manager and landlord, ensuring that building systems, workplace design, and contracted services consistently meet local regulatory requirements, Amgen EHS standards, and staff comfort expectations.
The successful candidate will act as the EHS authority for all facility-related activities at ACCP Portugal, serving as a trusted advisor to site leadership and facilities, and ensuring EHS risks are proactively identified, assessed, and controlled.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilities & Site EHS Leadership (Primary Focus)
Serve as the EHS and Facilities lead at ACCP Portugal
Lead EHS review and approval of facility changes, projects, and space modifications prior to implementation
Ensure facility risk assessments are current and controls are effective
Coordinate and lead facility inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking
Partner closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure:
Building systems, layouts, and modifications comply with local codes, regulatory requirements, and Amgen standards
Fire life safety systems, alarms, emergency lighting, and evacuation routes are compliant, tested, and documented
Contractor activities (maintenance, construction, cleaning, security) are risk assessed, controlled, and monitored
Program Leadership
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs and initiatives at ACCP Portugal
Provide EHS support to G&A offices and remote workers across Europe, as needed
Own and lead the ergonomics program, including workplace design and remote work support
Lead incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Analyze and communicate EHS performance and facility-related trends to leadership
Deliver EHS training, including onboarding, emergency response, ergonomics, inspections, and situational awareness
Drive a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, visibility, and accountability
Governance & Interfaces
Reports to the Director, Global EHS
Frequent interaction with Global and Regional EHS teams
Dotted-line relationship to ACCP Portugal site lead
Strong, ongoing partnership with Facilities Management, Real Estate, and external contractors
Key Experience & Competencies
Strong leadership and influence across technical and non-technical teams
Facilities and building safety management in office or commercial environments
Fire life safety systems, emergency preparedness, and evacuation planning
Contractor and vendor oversight
Ergonomics (onsite, hybrid, and remote work)
Safety culture and psychological safety
Incident management and injury prevention
Environmental compliance, permits, and sustainability
Regulatory compliance within EU/Portugal frameworks
What Success Looks Like
A safe, compliant, and well-managed facility at ACCP Portugal
Strong EHS–Facilities partnership with clear accountability
Proactive management of facility and contractor risks
High confidence from leadership in facility safety and compliance
Consistent alignment with Global EHS expectations across Europe
WIN
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Minimum Requirements
Doctorate degree OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of directly related experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of directly related experience OR
Associate’s degree and 10 years of directly related experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of directly related experience
Preferred Requirements
Trained ergonomist
Project Management and facilities management experience
Knowledge of EHS regulations as they pertain to office-based operations in Europe
Strong communication and presentation skills, action oriented, self-starting, program development and project management
Fluency in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken
Proficient in Microsoft suite programs and data management tools
THRIVE
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care deeply for our teammates’ well-being and growth.
Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.
Generous AMGEN Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.
Flexible work arrangements.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
AMGEN is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.