Head of Operational Sustainability & Compliance
Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
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Job Summary
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About the role:
Develop and Implement Environmental Programs and Initiatives:Lead the creation and execution of Takedasenterpriseenvironmental compliance and management programs including natural resource conservation (e.g. water biodiversity waste etc.) risk management and hazardous waste management.
Strategic Leadership and Collaboration:Provide EHSSleadership by collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices intoenterprisebusiness processes and continuously improve manufacturing operations while enhancing environmental sustainability.
Regulatory Compliance and Advocacy:Direct environmental due diligence and represent Takeda in regulatory engagements ensuring compliance with emerging global regulations and fostering sound environmental policies.
Operational Climate Strategy Oversight:Oversee the development governance and enterprise deployment of Takedas Scope 1 and 2 operational climate strategy and net-zero roadmap to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to operations by FY2035 including renewable energy optimization and internal operating mechanisms across relevant workstreams.
Risk Management Reporting and Team Development:Developandexecuteenvironmentalrisk management andresiliencyinitiativesand strategiesaspart ofTakedasenterpriserisk management framework andmentora high-performingEHSSteamwhilesupportingenvironmentalandclimate-relatedreportingdisclosures andassurance.
How you will contribute:
Lead the development and execution of Takedasenterpriseenvironmental compliance oversight programs ensuring adherence to applicable significant regulations and corporate policies and serving as lead environmental resource and subject matter expert to the sites when needed.
Drive natural resource conservation strategy and key initiatives aligned with Takedas sustainability goals including water efficiency and risk mitigation wastemanagement and circularityand biodiversity.
Develop and execute environmental risk management initiatives/strategies as part of Takedas risk management frameworkidentifyingand mitigating potential environmental liabilities.
Direct environmental due diligence efforts for mergers acquisitions and divestitures assessing environmental liabilities and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Oversee Takedas hazardous waste disposal site review and approval program ensuring the safe responsible and compliant management of hazardous waste.
Monitor and interpret emerging global environmental regulations and trends affecting operationsadvisingTakedas leadership on potential business impacts and strategic responses.
Provide strategic EHSSleadership and input into Takedas global manufacturing continuous improvement initiativesoptimizingoperational efficiencies while enhancing environmental sustainability.
Develop and implement environmental policies standards and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement contributing to Takedas sustainability efforts.
Represent Takeda in engagements with regulatory agencies industry groups and external stakeholders to advocate for sound environmental policies and practices.
Oversee enterprise Scope 1 and 2 net-zero strategy and roadmap governance through FY2035:ensure program governance operating mechanisms prioritization and cross-functional alignment across sites facilities and fleet (e.g. Engineering Procurement Facilities Supply Chain Legal Finance HR Fleet).
Oversee renewable energy strategy and instruments:optimizepurchasedrenewable energy approach and oversee PPA performance tracking and EAC management as needed tomaintainrenewable energy coverage across Takedas portfolio.
Oversee Scope 1 and 2 data reporting and assurance readiness:ensure continuous improvement of data collection analytics forecasting/benchmarking methodological accounting and measurement decisions KPI/leading indicator tracking and support for external reporting disclosures and assurance requirements.
Oversee voluntary carbon market (VCM) approach for operations:provide governance for strategic positioning quality/measurement/transparency expectations and oversight of carbon offsets and carbon removal investments/partnerships as applicable to Scope 1 and 2 program needs.
Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of accountability innovation and proactive environmental management.
Assistwith effective environmental reporting and disclosures tomaintaintransparency compliance and alignment with Takedas corporate sustainability commitments.
Other duties as assigned.
What you bring to Takeda:
Essential:
Degree in life sciences engineering orsimilarfield.
10yearsofexperienceinPharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical(orassociatedindustry).
Experienceleadingteamsacrossmultiple locations
Experiencecollaboratingwith cross-functionalteamsregulatoryagenciesandvendors.
Program managementexperience;demonstratedapplicationof EHS practices.
Expertise inworldwideenvironmentalcompliance EHS risk management anddevelopmentofenvironmentalprograms(wastewastewater airpollutionbiodiversitypharmaceuticalsin theenvironment etc.).
Demonstratedcapability tooverseeScope 1 and 2emissionsstrategy governance andexecutionincludingrenewableenergy and data/reportingmaturitysupportingdisclosures/assurance.
Desired:
Industrycertifications(e.g.CharteredEngineer Certified Environment ProfessionalCharteredEnvironmentalProfessional etc.).
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:
Lexington MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$177000.00 - $278080.00
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 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.
Job Exempt
YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Takeda is a patient-focused, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future.
