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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.\nJob Description\nEHS Manager, Environmental Compliance & Sustainability\nPrimary Duties\nThis is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to lead environmental compliance and help shape the sustainability future of Takeda's Massachusetts Biologics Operations and Lexington campus.\nThe EHS Manager, Environmental Compliance & Sustainability serves as the site's environmental subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and accountability for environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting while actively supporting initiatives that reduce environmental impact and advance Takeda's global sustainability commitments.\nThis highly visible role partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, facilities, procurement, and other business functions to integrate environmental considerations into site operations, influence environmental performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.\nThe position provides leadership and operational oversight of Takeda's outsourced environmental services provider and specialized environmental consultants, ensuring effective service delivery, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of environmental programs.\nThe ideal candidate brings demonstrated expertise in environmental regulatory compliance, strong technical and analytical capabilities, and a genuine passion for sustainability. This position is well suited for a professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, takes ownership of complex environmental programs, and enjoys influencing positive changes across an organization.\nResponsibilities: Job Function and Description\nEnvironmental Compliance Leadership\nLead Environmental Compliance: Serve as the site environmental subject matter expert, accountable for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and Takeda standards.\nOwn Environmental Programs: Manage and improve programs covering air emissions, hazardous and nonhazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous chemical reporting.\nRegulatory Reporting and Permitting: Oversee environmental permitting and submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; direct and review work of environmental engineering consultants.\nRegulatory Expertise and Risk Management: Monitor regulatory changes, assess operational implications, and proactively address environmental compliance risks.\nEnvironmental Audits and Inspections: Lead assessments, regulatory inspections, and environmental incident investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions.\nEnvironmental Sustainability and Performance\nAdvance Sustainability Commitments: Support Takeda's greenhouse gas reduction and net-zero commitments by providing environmental expertise and influencing cross-functional site initiatives.\nPartner on Environmental Improvements: Collaborate with engineering and facilities on emissions reduction and resource efficiency projects, providing regulatory guidance, sustainability data, and support without owning engineering execution.\nDrive Waste Reduction: Partner with procurement, operations, suppliers, and service providers to prevent waste generation, improve material efficiency, and expand recycling.\nEnvironmental Data and Reporting: Lead collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, and waste metrics through Enablon and other systems.\nPerformance Improvement: Analyze trends and collaborate with business partners on measurable environmental objectives and progress tracking.\nLeadership, Collaboration and Operational Oversight\nLead Outsourced Environmental Services: Provide operational oversight of Takeda's outsourced environmental services provider, ensuring compliant waste management, service quality, and continuous improvement.\nManage Environmental Consulting Services: Provide technical direction to environmental engineering firms and consultants supporting permits, reporting, and environmental programs.\nInfluence and Collaborate: Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and cross-functional partners, influencing decisions without direct reporting authority.\nSupport Operational and Capital Projects: Partner with engineering, facilities, and project teams on environmental requirements and potential impacts of new processes, equipment, and modifications.\nStrengthen Environmental Awareness: Support training, technical guidance, and engagement in compliance and sustainability initiatives.\nDrive Continuous Improvement: Improve environmental management systems and program effectiveness.\nEducation and Experience Requirements\nEssential\nBachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related technical discipline.\nAt least seven years of relevant EHS or environmental management experience, including five years of direct environmental compliance responsibility in R&D/manufacturing or a similarly regulated environment.\nDemonstrated management of air permits, hazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, and federal and state environmental reporting.\nWorking knowledge of federal and Massachusetts environmental regulations and their application to complex operations.\nExperience with regulatory submissions, audits, agency interactions, and compliance assessments.\nAbility to independently lead programs, direct consultants, and critically review technical deliverables.\nExperience influencing cross-functional business partners on compliance improvements.\nDesired\nExperience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing.\nInvolvement in greenhouse gas reduction, waste minimization, resource efficiency, or circular economy initiatives.\nExperience with greenhouse gas inventories and corporate environmental reporting.\nOversight of outsourced environmental services and specialized consultants.\nKnowledge of ISO 14001 and continuous improvement methodologies.\nKey Skills, Abilities, and Competencies\nStrong knowledge of environmental regulations, permits, compliance management, and reporting.\nIndependent environmental risk assessment, regulatory interpretation, and practical problem solving.\nAnalytical ability to validate environmental data and convert findings into actionable recommendations.\nTechnical leadership of outsourced providers, consultants, and cross-functional teams.\nInfluence without formal reporting authority; build productive partnerships across levels.\nProject management, prioritization, and ability to manage concurrent regulatory deadlines.\nBalance regulatory obligations with sustainability and operational priorities.\nClear written and verbal communication for technical and nontechnical audiences.\nProactive and resourceful approach to environmental risks and improvements.\nProficiency with environmental reporting tools, Microsoft Office, and relevant digital systems.\nCommitment to Takeda's values: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance; put patients first, build trust with society, reinforce our reputation, and develop the business.\nComplexity and Problem Solving\nWork independently on complex environmental compliance programs and regulatory interpretation.\nApply technical judgment to compliance challenges and escalate material risks appropriately.\nAssess environmental implications of operational changes and capital projects.\nAnalyze sustainability performance data, trends, risks, and opportunities.\nBalance regulatory, operational, and sustainability priorities across functions.\nDirect outsourced environmental services and specialized consulting deliverables.\nDrive improvements through expertise, collaboration, and influence rather than formal reporting authority.\nInternal and External Contacts\nInternal\nHead of EHS and Massachusetts Biologics Operations EHS team. \nSite leadership, manufacturing, engineering, facilities, quality, and other operations. \nGlobal EHS and sustainability teams. \nGlobal Real Estate, Facilities, Procurement, and capital project teams. \nEmployees and business partners across Massachusetts Biologics Operations and Lexington campus. \nExternal\nMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other regulators. \nTriumvirate Environmental as outsourced environmental services provider. \nEnvironmental engineering firms and specialized consultants. \nWaste management, recycling, and environmental service vendors. \nSuppliers, service providers, industry associations, and environmental professionals. \nOther Job Requirements\nBased in Lexington, Massachusetts, supporting Massachusetts Biologics Operations and the Lexington campus. \nOccasional travel to nearby Takeda sites, EHS meetings, conferences, and regulatory activities. \nWork in manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse areas requiring PPE and specialized gowning. \nPotential exposure to elevated noise and temperature variations. \nOccasional support outside normal business hours for incidents or critical operations. \nAbility to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 pounds and walk or stand during inspections, with reasonable accommodations as applicable. \nCombination of office work, meetings, and site operational engagement. \nCommitment to ongoing professional development in environmental regulations and sustainability. \nTakeda Compensation and Benefits Summary\nWe understand compensation is an important factoras you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitablepay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.\nFor Location:\nUSA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPSU.S. Base Salary Range:\n$116,000.00 - $182,270.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.\nFor information about our benefits, please click here.\nEEO Statement\nTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.\nLocations\nUSA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPSWorker Type\nEmployeeWorker Sub-Type\nRegularTime Type\nFull timeJob Exempt\nYesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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