Senior EHS Specialist

Takeda; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist to protect employee health and safety while advancing environmental compliance at our site.

You will develop and maintain EHS programs, conduct audits, deliver training, investigate incidents, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant operations across manufacturing, laboratory, and support areas. This is an on-site, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of EHS experience required.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing or petrochemical refining experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and compliance programs.
• ISO 9001/14001/45001 or OHSAS 18001 preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs for safe work practices and sustainable operations.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Investigate injuries, incidents, and environmental events; perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver EHS training and provide guidance on safety, environmental responsibilities, and procedures.
• Support regulatory compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, investigation docs, and audit findings.
• Manage EHS projects independently, prioritizing tasks to meet timelines.
• Collaborate with site stakeholders to address compliance gaps and drive issue resolution.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Safety Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

As a Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist at Takeda, you’ll help protect employee health and safety while supporting environmental compliance and sustainable operations at our Brooklyn Park, Minnesota site. You’ll work with site teams to identify workplace hazards, investigate incidents, strengthen safety practices, and promote a culture of environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll apply your EHS knowledge to manage projects, conduct audits, deliver training, and recommend practical solutions to safety and environmental challenges. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance with applicable requirements and support a safe, responsible workplace.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs that support safe work practices and sustainable operations.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and assessments to identify workplace hazards, evaluate compliance, and recommend improvements.
• Investigate employee injuries, safety incidents, and environmental events; perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver EHS training and provide guidance to employees on workplace safety, environmental responsibilities, and applicable procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and established procedures.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, investigation documentation, audit findings, and other required compliance records.
• Manage assigned EHS projects and processes independently, prioritizing activities and completing work within established objectives and timelines.
• Partner with site stakeholders to communicate environmental and safety concerns, address compliance gaps, and support effective resolution of issues.
• Apply environmental science and occupational hygiene principles to assess risks and recommend practical risk-reduction measures.
• Coach colleagues and review the work of less-experienced professionals, sharing technical knowledge and supporting consistent EHS practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety programs, environmental performance, and operational processes.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Safety Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 3–7 years of relevant professional experience in environmental, health and safety (EHS) is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or petrochemical refining is preferred.
• A strong understanding of environmental, health and safety regulations and compliance programs, including applicable OSHA and EPA requirements, is required.
• Knowledge of workplace audits, risk assessments, process safety hazard controls, and emergency response programs is preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs, conducting investigations, and recommending corrective and preventive actions is preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or OHSAS 18001 is preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills are required.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams is required.

Important Considerations

• Work on-site at our Brooklyn Park, Minnesota facility.
• Spend time in office, manufacturing, laboratory, and other operational areas, depending on assigned responsibilities.
• Enter areas that may require personal protective equipment (PPE), specialized clothing, or other site-specific safety precautions.
• Encounter varying workplace conditions and potential environmental or occupational hazards while conducting audits, inspections, or investigations.
• Participate in site activities, employee training, and incident investigations that require coordination across departments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

More About Us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that inspires and empowers 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

Brooklyn Park, MN

U.S. Base Salary Range

$89,900.00 - $141,240.00

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.

Benefits

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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

Brooklyn Park, MN

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes