EHS Manager – Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

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Job Description

EHS Manager, Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

Primary Duties

• This 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.
• The 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.
• This 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.
• The 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.
• The 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.

Responsibilities: Job Function and Description

Environmental Compliance Leadership

• Lead Environmental Compliance: Serve as the site environmental subject matter expert, accountable for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and Takeda standards.
• Own Environmental Programs: Manage and improve programs covering air emissions, hazardous and nonhazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous chemical reporting.
• Regulatory Reporting and Permitting: Oversee environmental permitting and submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; direct and review work of environmental engineering consultants.
• Regulatory Expertise and Risk Management: Monitor regulatory changes, assess operational implications, and proactively address environmental compliance risks.
• Environmental Audits and Inspections: Lead assessments, regulatory inspections, and environmental incident investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions.

Environmental Sustainability and Performance

• Advance Sustainability Commitments: Support Takeda's greenhouse gas reduction and net-zero commitments by providing environmental expertise and influencing cross-functional site initiatives.
• Partner 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.
• Drive Waste Reduction: Partner with procurement, operations, suppliers, and service providers to prevent waste generation, improve material efficiency, and expand recycling.
• Environmental Data and Reporting: Lead collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, and waste metrics through Enablon and other systems.
• Performance Improvement: Analyze trends and collaborate with business partners on measurable environmental objectives and progress tracking.

Leadership, Collaboration and Operational Oversight

• Lead Outsourced Environmental Services: Provide operational oversight of Takeda's outsourced environmental services provider, ensuring compliant waste management, service quality, and continuous improvement.
• Manage Environmental Consulting Services: Provide technical direction to environmental engineering firms and consultants supporting permits, reporting, and environmental programs.
• Influence and Collaborate: Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and cross-functional partners, influencing decisions without direct reporting authority.
• Support Operational and Capital Projects: Partner with engineering, facilities, and project teams on environmental requirements and potential impacts of new processes, equipment, and modifications.
• Strengthen Environmental Awareness: Support training, technical guidance, and engagement in compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Improve environmental management systems and program effectiveness.

Education and Experience Requirements

Essential

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