Head of EHS

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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a
Head of EHS
You will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team of the Grange Castle manufacturing site, playing a vital role in shaping and executing the site strategy. The Head of EHS position offers you the opportunity to lead and influence all Environmental, Health, and Safety matters, ensuring full compliance with local legislation and global Takeda standards. In this strategic leadership role you will have a real impact on the safety and sustainability of site operations.
How you will contribute:

• Lead EHS programs across all site operations, ensuring compliance with local and global regulations and Takeda standards.
• Lead and develop the EHS team and cross-functional collaboration across departments and contractors.
• Oversee environmental permits, emissions, waste, water, ISO certifications, and management systems.
• Drive EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations including CAPA.
• Lead Emergency Response planning and team readiness.
• Support new product introductions through EHS impact and containment assessments.
• Promote a strong safety culture through coaching, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage EHS KPIs and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

In this position you will report to the Site Head Grange Castle.
What you bring to Takeda:

• University degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Management or equivalent.
• 8+ years of EHS leadership experience in pharmaceutical/biopharma manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of Irish and EU EHS regulations and pharmaceutical production processes.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence across all levels.
• Continuous improvement mindset and experience with regulatory audits and certifications.

What Takeda can offer you:

• Employer funded private medical insurance with dependants' cover
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Employer retirement plan contributions
• Flexible working arrangements
• 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
• Family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing and engagement teams
• Employer life insurance contributions
• Development opportunities
• Educational programs and formal training
• Coaching and mentoring
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Revenue approved profit share scheme
• Humanitarian volunteering leave options
• Employer funded income protection
• Subsidized canteen
• Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals
• Electric charging points available at parking locations
• Takeda Resource Groups

More about us:
Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.
Takeda Ireland was established in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation. Over the past two years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy. Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.
How we will support you:
Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.
Locations
Grange Castle, Ireland
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time