Lead EHS Business Partner

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Lead EHS Business Partner Boston, Massachusetts Apply Now

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Job Description

Job Title : Lead EHS Business Partner

Location : Cambridge, MA

About the role :

The primary role of the Lead EHS Business Partner is to support all EHS compliance and continuous improvement activities across the Cambridge R&D and Vaccines site. This includes supporting EHS functions within laboratories, mechanical spaces, manufacturing areas, and offices. Maintaining EHS permits and licenses, performing required inspections and investigations, gathering and analyzing data for reports and EHS software management, providing and developing training, assembling metrics, and supporting sustainability initiatives will be core responsibilities. The role requires significant EHS project and program ownership.

How you will contribute :

• Lead and continuously improve EHS programs to ensure compliance with the latest regulations, best practices, or corporate standards.
• Interface with corporate EHS and Site Leadership Team, provide direction to other Takeda departments, and continuously improve data integrity, and compile metrics for internal or corporate reporting.
• Facilitate the Management of Change (MOC) process with Facilities, Lab Operations, and other stakeholders to capture changes within the business, provide direction regarding environmental program and compliance requirements.
• Oversee EHS related third-party consultants and contractors, monitor key performance metrics with service providers.
• Ensure that all EHS related incidents are reported and investigated to determine causes. Help establish and implement corrective actions and make recommendations for areas needing improvement.
• Develop, deliver, and manage EHS training to all personnel as required by regulations and by Takeda standards and procedures.
• Lead internal and coordinate external audits / inspections related to the EHS program requirements for Takeda.
• Gather and manage data related to the EHS programs working with other Takeda departments, consultants, and contractors; assemble and analyze data for reports to State or Federal Agencies.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.

Complexity and Problem Solving

Ability to solve complex problems across different functions and work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives of assignments. May determine procedures and methods on new assignments. Ability to analyze data and forecast trends to determine state of future compliance.

Internal and External Contacts

Government bodies who regulate EH&S for the site (Mass DEP, OSHA, USEPA, DOT, DPH, Cambridge Fire Department, etc.). Takeda suppliers and service providers to the site. EHS professionals from other companies and industries for benchmarking and networking.

What you bring to Takeda :

Essential : 4-8 years experience in the EHS field, significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academic research laboratory operations, or other highly regulated industry; BS / BA in technical discipline such as engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, environmental studies, life science or similar field.

Preferred : Professional certification (CIH, CSP, CHMM, CBSP, RBP, individual ISO certification, or other relevant certifications); graduate level degree in a related field; expert implementing EHS management systems (ISO 14001 / 45001); previous direct reports or direct Contractor / Consultant oversight.

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Other Job Requirements

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.

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 :

U.S. Base Salary Range : 108,500.00 - 170,500.00

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.

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.

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