job summary :

The Sustainability Specialist will provide comprehensive sustainability support for a designated business segment, managing emerging Corporate Responsibility (CR) and Sustainability needs.

This role focuses on both internal and external sustainability requirements, deploying the company's Global Corporate Responsibility Goals, and supporting operational improvements and product / service sustainability.

Collaboration, adaptability, and a proactive approach are essential for success in this role.

responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and quantify the benefits of sustainability projects to meet corporate responsibility goals.
• Partner with segments to identify projects that promote environmental attributes of operations, products, and services to gain a competitive advantage.
• Leverage and implement best practices in sustainability across sites or products, collaborating with other segment sustainability leads.
• Develop materials to communicate sustainability progress in collaboration with business, communications, and legal partners.
• Represent the segment in delivering information on governance, customer, and legislative requirements to generate business value and maintain compliance.
• Work with segment R&D to influence the design of more sustainable products and packaging.
• Educate and raise awareness internally and externally about Corporate Responsibility Goals and environmental attributes of operations, products, and packaging.
• Promote understanding and integration of sustainability initiatives across all business areas and functions.
• Incorporate sustainability issues into EHS&S and other functions' management systems, supporting existing certification efforts (e.g., ISO14001, SGE21).
• Collaborate with the Corporate EHS&S team to develop materials for internal and external stakeholders on CR / sustainability issues, including annual CR reports, communications, performance statements, and award applications.
• Support and lead CR / sustainability initiatives that align with the company strategy.
• Maintain knowledge and network to provide up-to-date advice on competitors or best practices in sustainability.
• Collaborate with the team to collect relevant data / information from internal and external sources to enhance sustainability data offerings.

Desirable Experience :

• Representing the company at medical device and cross-industry forums, handling NGOs with diplomacy and care.
• Knowledge of EU policy and legislation in environmental and product stewardship, and understanding of EU decision-making processes.
• Qualified EMS auditor and / or experience in conducting environmental audits including CSR supplier audits.
• Experience in other areas of EHS - NEBOSH, Dip Occ Hygiene or other H&S qualifications.

Requirements :

Primary degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related field.

Master's degree preferred.

• Willingness to undertake up to 20% regional travel and occasional global travel.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and local language as needed.
• 7 years in Sustainability / Corporate Responsibility.
• 5 years within the medical devices or pharma industry or similar.
• Experience at a management level.
• Background in environmental or sustainability management / engineering.
• Ability to lead and influence at all levels, providing direction to senior managers, directors, and VPs.
• Understanding of cultural differences across EMEA countries.

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qualifications :

• Experience level : Experienced
• Minimum 7 years of experience
• Education : Associates

skills :