EHS Officer

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  . Follow @abbvie on  X ,  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  YouTube ,  LinkedIn and  Tik Tok .

Job Description

AbbVie is seeking an EHS Officer to strengthen the Environmental, Health & Safety culture at our Grâce‑Hollogne production site . In this role, you will promote safe work practices, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help enhance employee well‑being and environmental performance. Acting as a key point of contact in the field, you will ensure that regulatory requirements and AbbVie standards are understood, applied, and continuously improved across all departments.

EHS Culture, Training & Awareness

• Lead EHS prevention campaigns and contribute to Tier and departmental meetings.

• Deliver EHS training and awareness sessions, including onboarding for new employees.

• Update and develop EHS training materials and support communication initiatives across the site.

Field Presence, Inspections & Observations

• Conduct regular workplace visits, safety observations, and gemba walks.

• Perform inspections of construction and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with AbbVie standards and legal requirements.

• Follow up on positive safety observations and support departments in implementing improvements.

Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Participate in job risk assessments and identify improvement opportunities in safety, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene.

• Contribute to incident investigations and support the definition, implementation, and follow‑up of corrective and preventive actions.

• Provide expertise to help design sustainable EHS improvements aligned with regulatory and internal standards.

Audits, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits and inspections.

• Support the implementation of audit‑related corrective actions.

• Ensure EHS regulatory monitoring and prepare required legal reports.

Environmental Performance Monitoring

• Track and report environmental indicators (waste, energy, water) and communicate results to the site and Corporate teams.

Additional EHS Support Activities

• Support administrative and operational EHS tasks such as PPE management, medical visit coordination, emergency drill organization, equipment ordering, and industrial hygiene monitoring.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field.

• Safety certification (Level 2) and strong knowledge of EHS principles in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a nice to have.

• Experience in safety‑related improvement projects or change‑management initiatives.

• Solid understanding of EHS regulations and ability to translate them into practical actions.

• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong safety mindset and exemplary behavior.

• Ability to quickly propose effective preventive or corrective solutions.

• Clear communication and training skills to engage and influence teams.

• Comfortable working on the shop floor and interacting with multiple departments.

• Continuous improvement mindset, particularly in safety, ergonomics, hygiene, and well‑being at work.

Additional Information

AbbVie Culture

At AbbVie, we care deeply about bringing innovative solutions to patients in need. By joining us, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, working in a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration.

• All4OneAbbVie : Foster strong interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Decide Smart & Sure : Navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions.
• Agile & Accountable : Communicate a clear and inspiring vision.
• Clear & Courageous : Provide honest and constructive feedback.
• Make Possibilities Real : Efficiently plan and execute tasks while adapting to challenges.

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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