Associate Director/ Manager, H&S Management, TSHO Site Management & Operations

Job Description

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Job Description

Please note this job requires business level Japanese in speaking, writing, and reading.

”Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World” is the purpose of a company. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow and realize their own potential while enabling our purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that will transform the lives of patients. We’re looking for like-minded professionals to join us.

Takeda is a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism, which has been passed down since the company’s founding. Takeda-ism incorporates Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, with Integrity at the core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in this order.

As the EHS Manager for the Shonan site (TSHO), you will lead and manage the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) function for the entire site. This pivotal role involves taking responsibility for all EHS issues, ensuring environmental conservation, safeguarding the health and safety of employees and contractors, and maintaining comfortable working conditions. Additionally, you will support researchers in enhancing the quality of their research by providing essential EHS guidance and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads risk management related to safety and health in TSHO, coordinating with Global R&D EHS and corporate EHS.
• Organizes the TSHO Safety and Health Committee and Liaison Meeting for contractors based on safety and health activities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations through proper administrative procedures.
• Contributes to the implementation of Global EHS Standards and ensures operations adhere to them.
• Manages safety and health protocols.
• Oversees environmental management, including carbon abatement programs (CAPS).
• Handles occupational accidents and implements measures for recurrence prevention.
• Supports experimental management involving chemicals, radioisotopes, and research environments.

Requirements:

• MS/ME in relevant discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical and/or chemical industry
• Broad knowledge of research, development, and specific R&D working knowledge
• Ability to work across multiple continents and cultures
• Excellent organizational, operational, and communication skills
• Strong business skills including logical thinking, strategic planning, and self-management
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication in both Japanese and English
• Ph.D. in life science or equivalent [Desired]
• EHS related licenses- Class I Health Manager, Health Engineering Officer, Class I Hazardous Chemical Manager, Energy Control Manager and so on. [Desired]

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

• Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
• Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year
• Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
• Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.
• Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework
• Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

• It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.
• It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

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