EHS Management Systems Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a senior EHS professional to drive the development and implementation of the EHS Management System across corporate operations. You will oversee alignment with ISO 14001/45001, lead policy and procedure development, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with regulators and vendors.

The role emphasizes continual improvement, risk reduction, and training delivery to support global site compliance. Strong project management and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, life sciences, or similar field.
• 10+ years’ experience in Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical or similar manufacturing.
• Minimum 5+ years corporate-level EHS Management System development and deployment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and deployment of the corporate EHS management system.
• Align with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and internal requirements.
• Coordinate development, deployment, and maintenance of EHS documents (policies, standards, procedures).
• Drive continual improvement and risk-based management across operations.
• Engage regulators, vendors and internal teams to elevate capability.
• Prepare annual EHS Management Reviews and lead related change management.

Skills

EHS Management

Cross-functional

Regulatory liaison

Project management

ISO 14001/45001

Education

Engineering/Life Sciences degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Regulatory databases

Job description

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).