EHS Management Systems Lead
Takeda
August 22, 2026
Remote friendly (Lexington, MA)
United States
Corporate Functions
About the role:
As a leading member of the Corporate EHS Team, this role drives the development and implementation of Takeda’s EHS Management System.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as subject matter expert for corporate EHS management systems; oversee alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and internal requirements.
- Lead and coordinate development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of corporate EHS management system documents (policies, standards, operating procedures).
- Drive strategic management system projects and continuous improvement to evolve EHS programs.
- Use EHS management system audits to identify gaps and inform compliance and evolution across operations.
- Develop EHS management system capabilities supporting EHS performance and risk reduction objectives.
- Develop and manage mechanisms for effective EHS Management System implementation, execution, and monitoring (risk-based, continuous improvement).
- Structure and simplify EHS management systems and technical standards with clear roles and accountability.
- Build relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to benchmark and elevate capability.
- Lead continual improvement using metrics (e.g., pSIF/SIF incidents, audit nonconformances, environmental data).
- Develop and deliver Management System training, templates, and guidance for global site compliance.
- Monitor regulatory/technology developments and inform system design and long-term EHS transformation roadmap.
- Prepare annual EHS Management Reviews.
- Lead EHS-related change management (digital/compliance transformations, best practices).
Qualifications / Requirements (Essential):
- Degree in engineering, life sciences, or similar; 10+ years’ experience in Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical or similar manufacturing.
- Minimum 5+ years corporate-level EHS Management System development and deployment experience (or equivalent formal training).
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, regulatory agencies, and vendors.
- Program management experience and demonstrated health/safety practices.
- Expertise in ISO 14000/45000, EHS risk management, and development of management systems/structures/standards.
Core skills/competencies:
- Subject matter expertise in leading and improving EHS Management Systems.
- Strong simplification mindset; user-friendly, fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Collaborative leadership; ability to create clarity from ambiguity.
- Ability to influence cross-functionally; strong problem-solving under pressure.
- Proficient with MS Office (Project, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel).
As a leading member of the Corporate EHS Team, this role drives the development and implementation of Takeda’s EHS Management System.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as subject matter expert for corporate EHS management systems; oversee alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and internal requirements.
- Lead and coordinate development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of corporate EHS management system documents (policies, standards, operating procedures).
- Drive strategic management system projects and continuous improvement to evolve EHS programs.
- Use EHS management system audits to identify gaps and inform compliance and evolution across operations.
- Develop EHS management system capabilities supporting EHS performance and risk reduction objectives.
- Develop and manage mechanisms for effective EHS Management System implementation, execution, and monitoring (risk-based, continuous improvement).
- Structure and simplify EHS management systems and technical standards with clear roles and accountability.
- Build relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to benchmark and elevate capability.
- Lead continual improvement using metrics (e.g., pSIF/SIF incidents, audit nonconformances, environmental data).
- Develop and deliver Management System training, templates, and guidance for global site compliance.
- Monitor regulatory/technology developments and inform system design and long-term EHS transformation roadmap.
- Prepare annual EHS Management Reviews.
- Lead EHS-related change management (digital/compliance transformations, best practices).
Qualifications / Requirements (Essential):
- Degree in engineering, life sciences, or similar; 10+ years’ experience in Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical or similar manufacturing.
- Minimum 5+ years corporate-level EHS Management System development and deployment experience (or equivalent formal training).
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, regulatory agencies, and vendors.
- Program management experience and demonstrated health/safety practices.
- Expertise in ISO 14000/45000, EHS risk management, and development of management systems/structures/standards.
Core skills/competencies:
- Subject matter expertise in leading and improving EHS Management Systems.
- Strong simplification mindset; user-friendly, fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Collaborative leadership; ability to create clarity from ambiguity.
- Ability to influence cross-functionally; strong problem-solving under pressure.
- Proficient with MS Office (Project, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel).