Associate Director Sustainability - Delivery and PMO Lead; f​/m​/d

This role is leading delivery of Sandoz sustainability commitments and acts as PMO for key sustainability projects. The AD Sustainability also coordinates the Sustainability governance, acting as an end-to-end coordinator of the Sustainability LT.

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

• Decarbonization / Net Zero & SBTi delivery strategy
• Lead on monitoring and supporting action owners with their decarbonization plans, including but not limited to roadmaps, analytics, hypothesis development and cost assessments.
• Drive sustainability integration in key work streams across the business to ensure sustainability is included in future business growth plans.
• Sustainability strategy implementation Own the quarterly performance management of sustainability KPIs (Sustainability Scorecard), in close collaboration with action owners and the ESG Reporting Ops Team.
• Planning and running quarterly Sustainability LT and contributing to other ESG governance meetings (ESG Council, HCESG Committee) as required.
• Support Global Head of Sustainability in:
  Annual planning process (target annualization and integration in rewards schemes) to keep on track with commitments and identify opportunities to exceed them.
• Management of ‘Sustainability Budget’ including tracking, governance and approvals process for sustainability activity financing.
• Shaping Sandoz’ sustainability strategy and commitments by providing meaningful insights from key stakeholders (customers, investors, NGOs, regulators)
• Sustainability PMO Be the PMO for technical Sustainability Projects as they arise, such as TCFD, DMA / CSRD compliance, Scope 3, PCFs, Annual Reporting and/or other publications.
• Sustainability DD Perform Sustainability Due Diligence in future M&A / divestment activity.
• Other Support Global Head of Sustainability with internal and external speaking engagements.

• 10 years in ESG / Sustainability or a hybrid ESG role (Strategy, Finance, Risk, Procurement), pharma or FMCG experience a plus.
• Excellent understanding and experience with sustainability frameworks (SBTi, CSRD, TCFD, TNFD, GHG Protocol).
• Excellent project management and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent analytical skills (excel, Power BI or similar tools).
• Ability to move from data to insights to drive action.
• Familiarity with global environmental regulation (EU essential).
• Ability to work in a fast paced, results-oriented, cross-functional business environment.
• Excellent communications and stakeholder engagement skills.

Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range.

Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.

• Job location:
  
  Holzkirchen, Germany
• Starting pay range: EUR 89,
• Variable compensation: 15% performance-based bonus, performance based long-term incentive plan.
• Additional benefits include: 30 vacation days per year (in full time), 1.200€ vacation payment (in full time), €40/month in capital-forming…