Head of Operational Sustainability & Compliance

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Job Description About the role: Develop and Implement Environmental Programs and Initiatives:  Lead the creation and execution of Takeda’s   enterprise   environmental compliance and management programs, including natural resource conservation (e.g. water, biodiversity, waste, etc.), risk management and hazardous waste management.   Strategic Leadership and Collaboration:  Provide EHS S   leadership by collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices into   enterprise   business processes and continuously improve manufacturing operations while enhancing environmental sustainability.   Regulatory Compliance and Advocacy:  Direct environmental due diligence and represent Takeda in regulatory engagements, ensuring compliance with emerging global regulations and fostering sound environmental policies.   Operational Climate Strategy Oversight:  Oversee the development, governance, and enterprise deployment of Takeda’s Scope 1 and 2 operational climate strategy and net-zero roadmap to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to operations by FY2035, including renewable energy optimization and internal operating mechanisms across relevant workstreams.   Risk Management, Reporting, and Team Development:  Develop   and   execute   environmental   risk management and   resiliency   initiatives   and strategies   as   part of   Takeda’s   enterprise   risk management framework, and   mentor   a high- performing   EHS S   team   while   supporting   environmental   and   climate-related   reporting,   disclosures , and   assurance .   How you will contribute: Lead the development and execution of Takeda’s   enterprise   environmental compliance oversight programs, ensuring adherence to applicable significant regulations and corporate policies and serving as lead environmental resource and subject matter expert to the sites when needed.   Drive natural resource conservation strategy and key initiatives aligned with Takeda’s sustainability goals, including water efficiency and risk mitigation, waste   management and circularity   and biodiversity.   Develop and execute environmental risk management initiatives/strategies as part of Takeda’s risk management framework,   identifying   and mitigating potential environmental liabilities.   Direct environmental due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, assessing environmental liabilities and ensuring regulatory compliance.   Oversee Takeda’s hazardous waste disposal site review and approval program, ensuring the safe, responsible, and compliant management of hazardous waste.   Monitor and interpret emerging global environmental regulations and trends affecting operations,   advising   Takeda’s leadership on potential business impacts and strategic responses.   Provide strategic EHS S   leadership and input into Takeda’s global manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives,   optimizing   operational efficiencies while enhancing environmental sustainability.   Develop and implement environmental policies, standards, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement contributing to Takeda’s sustainability efforts.   Represent Takeda in engagements with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and external stakeholders to advocate for sound environmental policies and practices.   Oversee enterprise Scope 1 and 2 net-zero strategy and roadmap governance through FY2035:  ensure program governance, operating mechanisms, prioritization, and cross-functional alignment across sites, facilities, and fleet (e.g., Engineering, Procurement, Facilities, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, HR, Fleet).   Oversee renewable energy strategy and instruments:   optimize   purchased   renewable energy approach and oversee PPA performance tracking and EAC management as needed to   maintain   renewable energy coverage across Takeda’s portfolio.   Oversee Scope 1 and 2 data, reporting, and assurance readiness:  ensure continuous improvement of data collection, analytics, forecasting/benchmarking, methodological accounting and measurement decisions, KPI/leading indicator tracking, and support for external reporting, disclosures, and assurance requirements.   Oversee voluntary carbon market (VCM) approach for operations:  provide governance for strategic positioning, quality/measurement/transparency expectations, and oversight of carbon offsets and carbon removal investments/partnerships as applicable to Scope 1 and 2 program needs.   Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and proactive environmental management.   Assist   with effective environmental reporting and disclosures to   maintain   transparency, compliance, and alignment with Takeda’s corporate sustainability commitments.   Other duties as assigned. What you bring to Takeda: Essential :   Degree in life sciences, engineering or   similar   field. 10+   years   of   experience   in   Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical   (or   associated   industry ). E xperience   leading   teams   across   multiple locations E xperience   collaborating   with cross- functional   teams,   regulatory   agencies   and   vendors. Program management   experience ;   demonstrated   application   of EHS practices. Expertise in   worldwide   environmental   compliance, EHS risk management, and   development   of   environmental   programs   ( waste ,   wastewater , air   pollution ,   biodiversity ,   pharmaceuticals   in the   environment , etc.). Demonstrated   capability to   oversee