Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) Auditor & Program Lead

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Job Description

About the role:

This role sits within Takeda’s Enterprise Operational Risk Audit function, embedded within the Global Supply & Quality organization. Working alongside internal operational risk assurance domains and capabilities, the role is accountable for leading and maintaining the enterprise Corporate Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability audit program.

How you will contribute:

• Accountable for the management, maintenance and continuous improvement of the EHSS global audit program in accordance with the EHSS audit program roadmap.
• Leads the program and conducts audits that provide an evidence-based evaluation of the effectiveness of corporate EHSS management systems, assure compliance with standards and regulations, and enable the mitigation of risks to Takeda.
• Partners with the EHS Management Systems Lead to assure compliance with the cEHS management system.
• Collaborates closely with cEHSS in maintaining compliance with relevant ISO certifications and leads coordination with the external certification body to conduct all required surveillance and certification audits.
• Leads the coordination and supervision of external consultant auditors. Manages the external third-party registrar and external consultant auditors.
• Collaborates with cEHSS and Global Internal Audit (GIA) to build and embed effective sustainability assurance criteria within the EHSS audit program.
• Ensures the EHSS audit program meets the needs of key internal and external stakeholders, including the timely delivery and communication of CAPAs.
• Accountable for establishing and maintaining a qualified guest auditor program to enable the effective delivery of the annual and long-range audit plan.
• Collaborates with the operational risk assurance domains and enterprise audit planner to maintain a risk- and compliance-based audit scoping methodology and annual and long-range audit plan.
• Collaborates to provide the EHSS subject-matter expertise required to enable an effective third-party due diligence, monitoring and audit program.
• Accountable for providing coaching and training to internal teams, such as site EHS staff participating in audits, and external audit consultants. Develops guidance materials or training sessions to build capability in EHSS risk identification and compliance for internal, external and third-party operations.
• Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to establish an audit approach for CAPEX projects and contractor management.
• Accountable for maintaining the EHSS audit control documents and global standards.
• Actively leads the identification and implementation of innovative digital solutions to evolve the program into a dynamic, intelligence-led audit program. Leverages AI and technology to streamline and front-load the audit process.
• Reports audit program outcomes to the Head of Enterprise Operational Risk Audits and develops insights to support the escalation of risks through the enterprise risk management process and other escalation channels, as appropriate, including contributing to the Management Review process of the corporate EHS management system.
• Collaborates closely with cEHSS to communicate the overall strengths and weaknesses identified through the audit program, informing and influencing decisions and technical standards.
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Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life science, business, finance or related field.

• 10+ years’ experience in EHS, including experience as an audit lead/auditor either internally or as a consultant.
• Experienced in building and leading programs, including effective strategic communication with leadership.
• ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 lead auditor trained and certified.
• Expert knowledge of EHS management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, PSM, etc.).
• Experienced and proficient at working in a global matrixed organization.
• Wide range of audit experience in the USA, EU and Japan, with knowledge of laws and regulations in these regions.
• Highly proficient with digital technologies and demonstrable use of AI to create audit efficiencies.

Desired:

• At least 5 years’ experience within a highly regulated industry, such as biopharmaceuticals, chemicals, refining or nuclear.
• Specialism in one or more technical areas (health, safety, industrial hygiene or environmental compliance).
• Experience and certification in sustainability assurance (e.g., IIA).
• Certification in auditing (BEAC or equivalent).
• Certification in project management.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Travel: Travel is an essential requirement of this role: 50%, domestic and international.

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