EHS Manager – Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

Takeda•Lexington, MA

2d•$116,000 - $182,270•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager, Environmental Compliance & Sustainability serves as the environmental subject matter expert for Takeda’s Massachusetts Biologics Operations and Lexington campus. The role provides technical leadership and accountability for environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting, while supporting initiatives to reduce environmental impact and advance Takeda’s global sustainability commitments. This highly visible position partners with manufacturing, engineering, facilities, procurement, and other business functions to integrate environmental considerations into site operations, influence environmental performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. It also provides operational oversight of Takeda’s outsourced environmental services provider and technical direction to environmental consultants. The role is based in Lexington, Massachusetts, with occasional travel to nearby Takeda sites, EHS meetings, conferences, and regulatory activities. Work combines office duties, meetings, and site engagement in manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse areas. Site work may require PPE and specialized gowning, and may involve elevated noise and temperature variations. Occasional support outside normal business hours may be needed for incidents or critical operations. The position requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 pounds and to walk or stand during inspections, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental management, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least seven years of relevant EHS or environmental management experience, including five years of direct environmental compliance responsibility in R&D/manufacturing or a similarly regulated environment.
Demonstrated management of air permits, hazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, and federal and state environmental reporting.
Working knowledge of federal and Massachusetts environmental regulations and their application to complex operations.
Experience with regulatory submissions, audits, agency interactions, and compliance assessments.
Ability to independently lead programs, direct consultants, and critically review technical deliverables.
Experience influencing cross-functional business partners on compliance improvements.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, permits, compliance management, and reporting.
Ability to independently conduct environmental risk assessments, interpret regulations, and solve practical problems.
Analytical ability to validate environmental data and convert findings into actionable recommendations.
Technical leadership of outsourced providers, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
Ability to influence without formal reporting authority and build productive partnerships across levels.
Project management, prioritization, and ability to manage concurrent regulatory deadlines.
Ability to balance regulatory obligations with sustainability and operational priorities.
Clear written and verbal communication for technical and nontechnical audiences.
Proactive and resourceful approach to environmental risks and improvements.
Proficiency with environmental reporting tools, Microsoft Office, and relevant digital systems.
Commitment to Takeda’s values of Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, and to putting patients first, building trust with society, reinforcing the company’s reputation, and developing the business.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 pounds and walk or stand during inspections, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Willingness to provide occasional support outside normal business hours for incidents or critical operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing.
Involvement in greenhouse gas reduction, waste minimization, resource efficiency, or circular economy initiatives.
Experience with greenhouse gas inventories and corporate environmental reporting.
Experience overseeing outsourced environmental services and specialized consultants.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site environmental subject matter expert and lead compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and Takeda standards.
Manage and improve programs for air emissions, hazardous and nonhazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous chemical reporting.
Oversee environmental permitting and submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; direct and review environmental engineering consultants’ work.
Monitor regulatory changes, assess operational implications, and proactively address environmental compliance risks.
Lead environmental assessments, regulatory inspections, and incident investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support Takeda’s greenhouse gas reduction and net-zero commitments through environmental expertise and cross-functional site initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering and facilities on emissions reduction and resource efficiency projects, providing regulatory guidance and sustainability data without owning engineering execution.
Partner with procurement, operations, suppliers, and service providers to prevent waste, improve material efficiency, and expand recycling.
Lead collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, and waste metrics through Enablon and other systems.
Analyze environmental performance trends and collaborate with business partners on measurable objectives and progress tracking.
Oversee the outsourced environmental services provider, ensuring compliant waste management, service quality, and continuous improvement.
Provide technical direction to environmental engineering firms and consultants supporting permits, reporting, and environmental programs.
Advise site leadership and cross-functional partners, influencing decisions without direct reporting authority.
Partner with engineering, facilities, and project teams on environmental requirements and potential impacts of new processes, equipment, and modifications.
Support training, technical guidance, and engagement in compliance and sustainability initiatives.
Improve environmental management systems and program effectiveness.
Work independently on complex environmental compliance programs and regulatory interpretation; assess operational changes and capital projects, analyze sustainability data, and escalate material risks appropriately.
Maintain ongoing professional development in environmental regulations and sustainability.