Senior Associate I, EHS

Senior Associate I, EHS

About This Role

As a Senior Associate I, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), you will play a pivotal role in supporting the site EHS team with administrative and basic technical tasks. You will be responsible for managing IT tools utilized by EHS+S, implementing site EHS training programs, and maintaining the EHS Management System. Your contributions will include creating and distributing communication materials, planning EHS events, and managing budget and contract-related activities. Additionally, you will provide foundational EHS program support, such as conducting inspections, delivering training, and coordinating safety meetings under the guidance of a program owner. Your role is crucial in ensuring that the site operates safely and efficiently, aligning with the broader business objectives and compliance standards.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the site EHS training catalog and produce reports and metrics readouts.
• Facilitate the annual review of training matrices and materials; assist in training material development or revisions.
• Coordinate document revisions and manage site EHS+S systems documents.
• Participate in developing global EHS+S communication strategies and maintain site content.
• Oversee site usage of myEHS for tracking investigations and maintaining compliance calendars.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory in 3E online.
• Track budget spend, create POs and contracts, and submit monthly accruals.
• Act as project manager for EHS initiatives such as Earth Month and Safety Days.
• Serve as the point of contact for PPE vendor relations.
• Schedule meetings, arrange catering, and handle shipping requests.

Who You Are

You are an organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for safety and environmental health. Your proactive nature allows you to thrive in a collaborative setting, and you excel at managing multiple tasks simultaneously. You possess strong communication skills and can effectively engage with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations. Your ability to adapt and learn new systems makes you a valuable asset to the team, and you are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Required Skills

• BS in safety, environmental, or chemical engineering field or related life science field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a related EHS role.
• Proficiency in IT systems and tools relevant to EHS management.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication skills.
• Strong understanding of local and federal regulatory compliance requirements related to health and safety.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and control strategies.

Preferred Skills

• Professional EHS certification (CIH, CSP, CHMM, etc.)
• Involvement with professional associations.

Job Level

Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: -

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit, and company performance.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.