What does EHS look like in today’s working landscape?

Amgen’s Helena Mulvihill explores how organisations in 2026 are navigating issues of environment, health and safety in the workplace.

“I often hear EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) described as a broad discipline, but it really comes down to protecting people while supporting safe and reliable operations,” explained Helena Mulvihill, an EHS manager at biotech Amgen.

She told SiliconRepublic.com, “It brings together environmental compliance, occupational health and safety and in practice connects every part of the site. That means working closely with operations and support teams, often across multiple departments in the same day.”

Her work largely involves the implementation of EHS management systems such as risk assessments, incident management, training, auditing and performance metrics and a big part of the role is also communication, making sure expectations are clear and that teams feel supported in applying EHS principles.

She said, “There isn’t really a typical day, which is something I enjoy. While I can plan my week, priorities often shift depending on operational needs. That balance between planned and reactive work keeps things varied and means I need to stay adaptable.”