EHS Manager

USA - 3390 Baxalta U.S., Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager for its Thousand Oaks manufacturing site. You will lead health and safety programs, maintain ISO 14001/45001 certifications, and ensure regulatory compliance across activities. The role reports to the Head of EHS.

You will oversee audits, risk registries, emergency planning, and cross-functional EHS improvement initiatives, partnering with operations to sustain safety performance and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technical, or related EHS field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering).
• 5-10 years of EHS experience, preferably in a complex, high-risk environment.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, or actively pursuing certification.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Proficiency in health and safety regulations, including California CFR, Federal CFR, DOT, IATA, CalEPA, and local laws.
• Understanding of regional EHS legislation and proactive response experience.
• Ability to identify EHS non-compliance and recommend or implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage health & safety programs to protect employees, contractors, and the surrounding community.
• Drive EHS management system effectiveness and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, including setting program goals and targets.
• Oversee EHS audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance activities across the site.
• Identify and mitigate risks by maintaining the site EHS risk registry and implementing controls.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response with clear communication and documentation.
• Champion continuous improvement of EHS performance through data monitoring, training, and cross-functional support.

Skills

BSc in EHS

5-10 yrs EHS exp

CSP preferred

ISO 14001/45001

Regulatory knowledge

Non-compliance solutions

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Job description

About the role

As the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, you will lead health and safety initiatives that ensure a safe workplace, uphold regulatory compliance, and support sustainable operations. In this role, you serve as the site EHS leader, champion the EHS management system, and play a key role in maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. You will report into the Head of EHS.

How you will contribute

• Lead and manage health & safety programs to protect employees, contractors, and the surrounding community
• Drive EHS management system effectiveness and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, including setting program goals and targets
• Oversee EHS audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance activities across the site
• Identify and mitigate risks by maintaining the site EHS risk registry and implementing effective controls
• Lead emergency preparedness and response while ensuring clear communication and documentation processes
• Champion continuous improvement of EHS performance through data monitoring, systems, training, and cross-functional support

Skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technical, or related EHS field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering)
• Minimum of 5-10 years of EHS experience, preferably in a complex, high-risk environment
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, or actively pursuing certification
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Proficiency in health and safety regulations, including but not limited to: California Code of Regulations, Federal Code of Regulations, Department of Transportation, International Air Travel Association, California Environmental Protection Agency regulations, and local ordinances and laws
• Comprehensive understanding of regionally emerging EHS legislation and experience of proactively responding to legislation changes
• Ability to identify EHS non-compliance and recommend or implement solutions

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

For Location: USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Manufacturing

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.

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.

Locations

USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Manufacturing

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type, Regular Time Type, Full Time, Job Exempt

Yes

About Takeda

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people's lives - including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.