Senior Sustainability Engineer

Overview

The Senior Sustainability Engineer will lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the company’s environmental sustainability strategy. This role bridges functional/site-level execution with enterprise strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify environmental impact reduction initiatives that are value-add, practical and technically sound, scalable, and aligned with corporate commitments and regulatory requirements. The role will influence a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement across the company through awareness campaigns and proactive workforce engagement.

• Develop and support environmental impact reduction strategies across company sites.
• Translate corporate sustainability goals into practical, scalable initiatives aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a technical expert and trusted advisor on sustainability and environmental topics.
• Lead and support sustainability projects (e.g. energy efficiency, resource optimisation, waste reduction, equipment upgrades).
• Embed sustainability principles into capital projects, technology transfers, and day-to-day operations, supported by effective change management.
• Establish standardised processes for sustainability data collection, KPI tracking, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Conduct environmental impact and carbon footprint assessments for products and processes.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and stakeholder value through structured analysis and problem solving.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and corporate EHS standards.
• Coach and influence leaders and teams to build shared ownership and a culture of environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.

• 7–10 years’ experience in sustainability, environmental or energy engineering, ideally in biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or related technical field.
• Experience leading multi‑site sustainability and/ or energy efficiency initiatives.
• Advanced analytical skills and experience working with environmental data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Understanding of biopharma manufacturing, laboratory, and R&D operations.
• Certification in Sustainability or Environmental/Energy Engineering.
• Experience with carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment (LCA), and science-based targets.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, or similar management systems.
• Training in project management, change management, or operational excellence.

• Hybrid role with a minimum of three days on site.
• Travel required (approximately 30 - 40%).

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $137,000 to $158,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. Additional details can be found on our careers website: