Head of Operational Sustainability & Compliance

Job Description

About the role:

• Develop and implement environmental programs and initiatives, leading creation and execution of Takeda’s enterprise environmental compliance and management programs including natural resource conservation (water, biodiversity, waste, etc.), risk management and hazardous waste management.
• Provide EHS leadership by collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices into enterprise business processes, continuously improving manufacturing operations and enhancing environmental sustainability.
• Direct environmental due diligence and represent Takeda in regulatory engagements, ensuring compliance with emerging global regulations and fostering sound environmental policies.
• Oversee the development, governance, and enterprise deployment of Takeda’s Scope 1 and 2 operational climate strategy and net‑zero roadmap to reach net‑zero GHG emissions from operations by FY2035, optimizing renewable energy and internal operating mechanisms across work streams.
• Develop and execute environmental risk management and resilience initiatives and strategies as part of Takeda’s enterprise risk management framework, mentor a high‑performing EHS team, and support environmental and climate‑related reporting, disclosures, and assurance.
• Lead the development and execution of Takeda’s enterprise environmental compliance oversight programs, serving as lead environmental resource and subject‑matter expert to sites when needed.
• Drive natural resource conservation strategy and key initiatives aligned with sustainability goals, including water efficiency, waste management and circularity, and biodiversity.
• Develop and execute environmental risk‑management initiatives/strategies, identify and mitigate potential environmental liabilities.
• Direct environmental due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, assessing liabilities and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Oversee hazardous waste disposal site review and approval program, ensuring safe, responsible, and compliant hazardous‑waste management.
• Monitor and interpret emerging global environmental regulations and trends, advising leadership on potential business impacts and strategic responses.
• Provide strategic EHS leadership and input into global manufacturing continuous‑improvement initiatives, optimizing operational efficiencies while enhancing sustainability.
• Develop and implement environmental policies, standards, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and sustainability efforts.
• Represent Takeda in engagements with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and external stakeholders to advocate sound environmental policies and practices.
• Oversee enterprise Scope 1 and 2 net‑zero strategy and roadmap governance through FY2035, ensuring program governance, operating mechanisms, prioritization, and cross‑functional alignment across sites, facilities, and fleet.
• Oversee renewable‑energy strategy, optimize purchased renewable‑energy approach, and oversee PPA performance tracking and EAC management to maintain renewable‑energy coverage.
• Oversee Scope 1 and 2 data, reporting, and assurance readiness, ensuring continuous improvement of data collection, analytics, forecasting, benchmarking, accounting, and measurement decisions, KPI tracking, and support for external reporting, disclosures, and assurance requirements.
• Oversee voluntary carbon market approach for operations, providing governance for strategic positioning, quality/measurement/transparency expectations, and oversight of carbon offsets and removal investments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team, fostering accountability, innovation, and proactive environmental management.
• Assist with effective environmental reporting and disclosures to maintain transparency, compliance, and alignment with corporate sustainability commitments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential:

• Degree in life sciences, engineering, or similar field.
• 10+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical/ Biopharmaceutical (or related industry).
• Experience leading teams across multiple locations.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, regulatory…