EHS Management Systems Lead

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Job Description

About the role

As EHS Management Systems Lead, you will be a key member of Takeda’s Corporate EHS team, responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving our global EHS Management System. You will ensure alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, simplify and standardize processes across our global network, and help drive risk reduction and strong EHS performance. Working across functions, regions, and sites, you will shape how Takeda embeds EHS into day‑to‑day operations and supports our purpose: “Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World.”

How you will contribute

• Serve as Takeda’s subject matter expert for corporate EHS management systems, ensuring alignment with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and internal requirements.

• Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of EHS management system documents (policies, standards, procedures) and ensure they are clear, practical, and easy to implement.

• Design and manage operating mechanisms that enable effective implementation, monitoring, and continual improvement of the EHS Management System using a risk‑based approach.

• Structure and simplify EHS and technical standards, define clear roles and accountabilities, and support global adoption.

• Lead strategic management system and continuous improvement projects, using data from incidents, audits, and environmental performance to identify and close gaps.

• Develop and deliver training, tools, and guidance to build EHS management system capability across global sites.

• Monitor regulatory and technology trends and incorporate them into system design and the long‑term EHS transformation roadmap.

• Prepare and deliver annual EHS Management Reviews and key communications for senior leadership, highlighting performance, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

• Partner with site EHS, Environmental Sustainability & Compliance, Digital Systems, Audit and Compliance, and other internal stakeholders to align standards, integrate audit findings, and support digital and compliance‑related change.

• Influence and collaborate effectively in a complex, matrixed, global environment, engaging leaders and teams to embed compliance and accountability.

What you bring to Takeda

• Degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, CPG, chemical, regulated food/beverage or similar manufacturing with a high focus on EHS, including at least 5 years in EHS Management System development and deployment at corporate level in a multinational/matrixed organization.

• Experience in Management of Change in a matrixed environment .

• Deep knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and proven experience translating regulatory and technical requirements into practical policies, standards, and procedures.

• Demonstrated expertise in EHS risk management and management system structures, using risk‑based and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across a complex, matrixed organization, including senior leadership.

• Proven ability to simplify complex processes into user‑friendly solutions and bring clarity and structure to ambiguous situations.

• Experienced in applying Risk based prioritization that focuses improvement to the most critical areas of Management Systems that drive risk reduction.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills in English, with proficiency in MS Office and experience working in a global environment.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - MA - Hayden - 45-55

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$153,600.00 - $241,340.00

The 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. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

EEO Statement

Takeda 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.

Locations

USA - MA - Hayden - 45-55CHE - Glattpark (Opfikon) - Zurich HQ

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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