EHS Manager – Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

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Job Description

EHS Manager, Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

Primary Duties 

• This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to lead environmental compliance and help shape the sustainability future of Takeda's Massachusetts Biologics Operations and Lexington campus.
• The EHS Manager, Environmental Compliance & Sustainability serves as the site's environmental subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and accountability for environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting while actively supporting initiatives that reduce environmental impact and advance Takeda's global sustainability commitments.
• This highly visible role partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, facilities, procurement, and other business functions to integrate environmental considerations into site operations, influence environmental performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• The position provides leadership and operational oversight of Takeda's outsourced environmental services provider and specialized environmental consultants, ensuring effective service delivery, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of environmental programs.
• The ideal candidate brings demonstrated expertise in environmental regulatory compliance, strong technical and analytical capabilities, and a genuine passion for sustainability. This position is well suited for a professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, takes ownership of complex environmental programs, and enjoys influencing positive changes across an organization.

 

Responsibilities: Job Function and Description

Environmental Compliance Leadership

• Lead Environmental Compliance: Serve as the site environmental subject matter expert, accountable for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and Takeda standards.
• Own Environmental Programs: Manage and improve programs covering air emissions, hazardous and nonhazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous chemical reporting.
• Regulatory Reporting and Permitting: Oversee environmental permitting and submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; direct and review work of environmental engineering consultants.
• Regulatory Expertise and Risk Management: Monitor regulatory changes, assess operational implications, and proactively address environmental compliance risks.
• Environmental Audits and Inspections: Lead assessments, regulatory inspections, and environmental incident investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions.

 

Environmental Sustainability and Performance

• Advance Sustainability Commitments: Support Takeda's greenhouse gas reduction and net-zero commitments by providing environmental expertise and influencing cross-functional site initiatives.
• Partner on Environmental Improvements: Collaborate with engineering and facilities on emissions reduction and resource efficiency projects, providing regulatory guidance, sustainability data, and support without owning engineering execution.
• Drive Waste Reduction: Partner with procurement, operations, suppliers, and service providers to prevent waste generation, improve material efficiency, and expand recycling.
• Environmental Data and Reporting: Lead collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, and waste metrics through Enablon and other systems.
• Performance Improvement: Analyze trends and collaborate with business partners on measurable environmental objectives and progress tracking.

 

Leadership, Collaboration and Operational Oversight

• Lead Outsourced Environmental Services: Provide operational oversight of Takeda's outsourced environmental services provider, ensuring compliant waste management, service quality, and continuous improvement.
• Manage Environmental Consulting Services: Provide technical direction to environmental engineering firms and consultants supporting permits, reporting, and environmental programs.
• Influence and Collaborate: Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and cross-functional partners, influencing decisions without direct reporting authority.
• Support Operational and Capital Projects: Partner with engineering, facilities, and project teams on environmental requirements and potential impacts of new processes, equipment, and modifications.
• Strengthen Environmental Awareness: Support training, technical guidance, and engagement in compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Improve environmental management systems and program effectiveness.

 

Education and Experience Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• At least seven years of relevant EHS or environmental management experience, including five years of direct environmental compliance responsibility in R&D/manufacturing or a similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated management of air permits, hazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, and federal and state environmental reporting.
• Working knowledge of federal and Massachusetts environmental regulations and their application to complex operations.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, audits, agency interactions, and compliance assessments.
• Ability to independently lead programs, direct consultants, and critically review technical deliverables.
• Experience influencing cross-functional business partners on compliance improvements.

 

Desired

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Involvement in greenhouse gas reduction, waste minimization, resource efficiency, or circular economy initiatives.
• Experience with greenhouse gas inventories and corporate environmental reporting.
• Oversight of outsourced environmental services and specialized consultants.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and continuous improvement methodologies.

 

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, permits, compliance management, and reporting.
• Independent environmental risk assessment, regulatory interpretation, and practical problem solving.
• Analytical ability to validate environmental data and convert findings into actionable recommendations.
• Technical leadership of outsourced providers, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
• Influence without formal reporting authority; build productive partnerships across levels.
• Project management, prioritization, and ability to manage concurrent regulatory deadlines.
• Balance regulatory obligations with sustainability and operational priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Proactive and resourceful approach to environmental risks and improvements.
• Proficiency with environmental reporting tools, Microsoft Office, and relevant digital systems.
• Commitment to Takeda's values: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance; put patients first, build trust with society, reinforce our reputation, and develop the business.

 

Complexity and Problem Solving

• Work independently on complex environmental compliance programs and regulatory interpretation.
• Apply technical judgment to compliance challenges and escalate material risks appropriately.
• Assess environmental implications of operational changes and capital projects.
• Analyze sustainability performance data, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Balance regulatory, operational, and sustainability priorities across functions.
• Direct outsourced environmental services and specialized consulting deliverables.
• Drive improvements through expertise, collaboration, and influence rather than formal reporting authority.

 

Internal and External Contacts 

Internal 

• Head of EHS and Massachusetts Biologics Operations EHS team. 
• Site leadership, manufacturing, engineering, facilities, quality, and other operations. 
• Global EHS and sustainability teams. 
• Global Real Estate, Facilities, Procurement, and capital project teams. 
• Employees and business partners across Massachusetts Biologics Operations and Lexington campus. 

 

External 

• Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other regulators. 
• Triumvirate Environmental as outsourced environmental services provider. 
• Environmental engineering firms and specialized consultants. 
• Waste management, recycling, and environmental service vendors. 
• Suppliers, service providers, industry associations, and environmental professionals. 

 

Other Job Requirements 

• Based in Lexington, Massachusetts, supporting Massachusetts Biologics Operations and the Lexington campus. 
• Occasional travel to nearby Takeda sites, EHS meetings, conferences, and regulatory activities. 
• Work in manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse areas requiring PPE and specialized gowning. 
• Potential exposure to elevated noise and temperature variations. 
• Occasional support outside normal business hours for incidents or critical operations. 
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 pounds and walk or stand during inspections, with reasonable accommodations as applicable. 
• Combination of office work, meetings, and site operational engagement. 
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in environmental regulations and sustainability. 

 

 

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 - Lexington - BIO OPS

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$116,000.00 - $182,270.00

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. 

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Locations

USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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