Head of EHS Audit Program

vor 4 Wochen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Takeda Vollzeit
About the Role:

As a key member of the Takeda team, you will lead the development and execution of the global EHS audit program. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the program creates value by providing assurance of compliance, risk management, and effective management systems. You will work closely with EHS Management Systems Lead to ensure compliance and maintain Group ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the global EHS audit program and ensure that it meets the needs of key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Partner with EHS Management Systems Lead to ensure compliance and maintain Group ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
  • Manage the external third-party registrar and external consultant auditors.
  • Provide thought leadership for compliance auditing and management systems assessments.
  • Communicate the overall strengths and weaknesses of Takeda's EHS programs to appropriate management personnel and stakeholders.
  • Ensure the EHS audit program meets the needs of key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Responsible for all Audit related activities and aspects.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Science, Business, Finance, or related field.
  • 10 years of experience in EHS, including experience as an audit lead/auditor.
  • ISO lead auditor trained.
  • Excellent knowledge of EHS management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, PSM, etc.) and technical topics (safety, environment, health).
  • Experience working in a global matrixed organization.
  • Experienced in developing audit programs including strategic communication.
  • Wide range of knowledge of laws and regulations in USA, EU & Japan.
  • Proficient with digital technologies including basic computer apps such as Work, Excel, Teams, etc.
  • At least 5 years' experience within a highly regulated industry (Biopharmaceutical, Chemical, Refining, Nuclear, etc.).
  • Certification in auditing: if not currently BEAC or other certification in auditing, must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

What You Bring to Takeda:
  • Expert EHS auditor.
  • EHS expert with broad understanding of EHS technical programs and how they contribute to achieving risk mitigation.
  • Expert understanding of relevant management system standards (ISO14000/45001).
  • Broad understanding of international EHS related regulation, including national or regional specificities.
  • Project management skills to ensure effective programming and auditing planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively.

Leadership:
  • Embodies the Takeda Leadership Behaviors.
  • Leadership (Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication, leading through influencing, managing change, conflict management).
  • Ability to lead, inspire, and direct audit function and teams of EHS and technical professionals.
  • Have the courage and conviction to speak-up when needed.

Decision-making and Autonomy:
  • Ability to make decisions about complex EHS situations considering objectives, risks, implications, and agency and governmental regulations.
  • Utilizes information from multiple sources, solicits and considers feedback from partners and other stakeholders before making decisions, considering all available options.
  • Demonstrated ability of simplifying the complex and directing resources to critical issues.

Additional Information:
  • Travel required 30-40%; domestic and international.
  • In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in facilities, including controlled environments requiring gowning and personal protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body.
  • Flexibility to engage in work activities outside of the normal 8-hour workday and across time-zones.


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