Lead EHS Business Partner

Takeda; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Boston seeks a Lead EHS Business Partner to manage EHS compliance across research and manufacturing environments. This pivotal role involves improving EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading internal audits. Ideal candidates will have extensive EHS experience and relevant technical education.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer time off

Up to 120 hours of paid vacation

Qualifications

• 4-8 years experience in EHS field, particularly in pharmaceutical or regulated industries.
• Professional certifications like CIH, CSP, or relevant preferred.
• Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 14001/45001) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve EHS programs for compliance.
• Monitor and report on EHS metrics and incidents.
• Develop and deliver EHS training to all personnel.

Skills

EHS project ownership

Data analysis

Education

BS/BA in technical discipline

Graduate-level degree in related field

Job description

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Job Description

About the role:

As the Lead EHS Business Partner, you will support all EHS compliance and continuous improvement activities across the Cambridge R&D and Vaccines site. This includes supporting EHS functions within laboratories, mechanical spaces, manufacturing areas and offices. Maintaining EHS permits and licenses, performing required inspections and investigations, gathering and analyzing data for reports and EHS software management, providing and developing training, assembling metrics and supporting sustainability initiatives will be core responsibilities. We ask that you have EHS project and program ownership experience. You will report into the Head of EHS, Takeda Boston.

How you will contribute:

• Lead and improve EHS programs to ensure compliance with the latest regulations, best practices or corporate standards
• Work with corporate EHS and Site Leadership Team, provide direction to other Takeda departments and improve data integrity, and compile metrics for internal or corporate reporting
• Facilitate the Management of Change (MOC) process with Facilities, Lab Operations and other partners to capture changes within the business, provide direction regarding environmental program and compliance requirements
• Capture changes and impacts to current management systems and provide changes
• Oversee EHS related third-party consultants and contractors, monitor key performance metrics with service providers
• Ensure that all EHS related incidents are reported and investigated to determine causes. Help establish and implement corrective actions and make recommendations for areas needing improvement. Track corrective actions to closure. Ability to lead complex investigations across the site
• Develop and deliver EHS training to all personnel by regulations and by Takeda standards and procedures
• Lead internal and coordinate external audits/inspections related to the EHS program requirements for Takeda
• Gather and manage data related to the EHS programs working with other Takeda departments, consultants, and contractors; assemble and analyze data for reports to State or Federal Agencies, follow up on inquiries from Agency representatives

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 4-8 years experience in the EHS field, significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academic research laboratory operations, or other highly regulated industry
• BS/BA in technical discipline such as engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, environmental studies, life science or similar field
• Professional certification (CIH, CSP, CHMM, CBSP, RBP, individual ISO certification, or other relevant certifications) preferred
• Graduate level degree in a related field; expert implementing EHS management systems (ISO 14001/45001) preferred
• Previous direct reports or direct Contractor/Consultant oversight; moderate to strong experience with EHS reporting, recordkeeping and training software platforms preferred

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$111,800.00 - $175,670.00

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.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. 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.

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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.