Director of Global Sustainability
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United StatesFull-TimeDirector
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or ESG leadership roles
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementStakeholder management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or ESG leadership roles within global organizations.
- At least 5 years of experience operating in highly regulated manufacturing or biopharmaceutical environments.
- Strong expertise in climate disclosure frameworks and sustainability reporting standards, including AASB S2, ISSB, and IFRS sustainability guidelines.
- Proven experience preparing executive- and Board-level sustainability disclosures and governance materials.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives, manage organizational change, and drive measurable sustainability outcomes.
- Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and Board committees.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, global, and evolving business environments.
- Collaborative leadership style with strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to continuous learning and ethical business practices.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 15% as needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the global sustainability function, ensuring alignment between sustainability strategy, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk management objectives.
- Manage the annual climate and sustainability reporting cycle, including mandatory disclosure requirements, governance documentation, Board-ready materials, and year-over-year reporting consistency.
- Develop and continuously improve greenhouse gas emissions reporting frameworks, including Scope 3 emissions inventories, methodologies, controls, and audit readiness processes.
- Strengthen sustainability governance, reporting controls, and assurance frameworks to support evolving compliance and disclosure standards.
- Integrate sustainability and climate-related risks into the broader enterprise risk management structure and executive reporting processes.
- Partner with business leaders to define sustainability goals, KPIs, ownership structures, and accountability frameworks across global operations.
- Launch and facilitate cross-functional sustainability initiatives and working groups to support engagement and organization-wide adoption of ESG practices.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, industry groups, and community organizations, to support sustainability communication and transparency efforts.
- Drive programs focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable procurement, resource optimization, and carbon footprint reduction.
- Monitor emerging sustainability trends, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to support continuous improvement and long-term strategic planning.
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