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EHS Representative – Environmental Compliance and Sustainability (ES)

Los Angeles, California

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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

Small Molecules
Biologics
Plasma
Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0147559 Date posted 03/27/2025 Location Los Angeles, California

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Job Description

About the role:

The EHS Representative – Environmental Compliance and Sustainability (ES) will partner with Los Angeles (LA) and Van Nuys (VN) site personnel to promote a EHS culture, complete company safety and health policies, and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations. You will support the following: environmental compliance programs such as storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste, medical waste, and air pollution; and, sustainability programs such as waste reduction, landfill diversion, reducing carbon emissions, and reducing water use. You will partner with subject matter experts from multiple departments to support the facility's ongoing compliance and risk reduction efforts. You will report to the Senior Manager EHS, Environment, and Stability.

How you will contribute:

Help develop and implement environmental and sustainability programs, including air emissions, storm water, wastewater, pollution prevention, hazardous waste management, and completion of environmental reports.
Support Sustainability Committees and programs.
Provide in-person training on environmental compliance and sustainability requirements to relevant partners.
Develop and implement applicable EHS programs to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
Support audits and evaluation of current policies, procedures, and documentation to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Support EHS team with environmental management system implementation per the ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 45001 standards.
Help develop and implement programs to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance programs.
Work with other departments in regular meetings to provide EHS support and to identify needs and gaps.
Support important partners within Manufacturing, QC Labs, Critical Systems, Maintenance, and Engineering organizations to provide support with compliance of applicable federal, state, local, and company EHS requirements.
Support EHS and Site MS Teams and SharePoint pages.
Participate in investigations to identify the causes with applicable corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
Participate in EHS inspections and Gemba walk which include identification of corrective actions and timely resolution of items identified.

What you bring to Takeda:

High School Diploma or GED plus 5+ years of related experience OR Bachelors' degree in science, engineering, EHS or other related technical field and 2+ years of related experience.
Solid, comprehensive knowledge of EH&S including related laws and regulations.
Familiarity with federal and California regulatory agencies and their requirements (EPA, DTSC, CDTFA, CUPA, SWQCB, CARB, SCAQMD) for site programs such as: SPCC, SWPPP, IWW, Hazardous Waste, Medical Waste, and Title V.
Demonstrated experience in a research laboratory, biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.
Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date records.
Willingness to respond to emergency situations, and ability to analyze situations and provide necessary leadership on behalf of the department.
Identify hazards, improve, and promote practical alternatives for risk reduction and risk control measures.

Important Considerations

Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 10 pounds and and move up to 35 pounds (with assistance) occasionally.
In general, you will do a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
Can work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
Will work in a cold, wet environment
Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
May work in a confined area.
Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and the best patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company to 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.

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 - CA - Los Angeles

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$67,900.00 - $106,700.00

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-termincentives. 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 - CA - Los Angeles

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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