Group Manager Environmental Sustainability 80-100%

• Develop and implement a comprehensive environmental sustainability strategy aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.
• Drive initiatives to reduce GHG emissions, energy consumption, water usage, and close material loops across all company operations.
• Calculate corporate and product carbon footprints, continuously improving accounting methodologies across all emission scopes 
• Conduct scenario analysis and regularly assess climate-related risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainable practices into processes and decision-making.
• Further develop and track key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of the Group CSRD Sustainability Statement
• Stay informed on regulatory developments and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry best practices.

You are a passionate and experienced environmental sustainability professional, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. You can effectively collaborate across functions and drive meaningful change. With a problem-solving mindset, a can-do attitude, and a reliable working style, you take initiative, overcome challenges, and communicate complex topics in a clear and engaging way.

Specifically, you bring:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in environmental sustainability, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• A deep understanding of climate change, carbon accounting principles, and both mitigation and adaptation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of environmental sustainability frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and leadership in sustainability efforts.
• A proven track record in implementing environmental sustainability initiatives and measuring their impact effectively.
• You are proficient in English, and additional proficiency in German is a plus. A willingness to travel internationally rounds off your profile.

The Group Sustainability Team

• The Group Sustainability team is the central hub for all things sustainability at Octapharma. 
• We are responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating the implementation of the sustainability strategy across all business units. 
• Operating as a networked team, we work in close collaboration with colleagues from different business areas to drive impactful sustainability initiatives. 
• Additionally, we oversee Octapharma's sustainability reporting, ensuring transparency and progress tracking. 
• The team consists of three dedicated professionals, and you will report to the Group Sustainability Director.

• You help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
• Family values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationships 
• Be rewarded with an attractive salary and benefits package
• You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
• Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
• Skills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions

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