Senior Manager, Environment & Sustainability

🕒 September 23

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $122k - $196.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Avantor

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1904

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

Healthcare • Manufacturing • Consulting

Avantor is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. The company collaborates with scientists around the world to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Avantor offers a proven portfolio of trusted, quality brands used in research, development, and production activities across more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. It focuses on supporting scientific journeys through reliable products, digital solutions, innovation, and manufacturing facilities. Avantor is committed to sustainability, advancing biopharma, and enhancing scientific collaboration with digital technologies.

📋 Description

• Establish and execute enterprise-wide environmental and sustainability strategies, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with organizational goals • Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities related to sustainability, climate change, resource management, and environmental stewardship • Drive continuous improvement initiatives supporting long-term environmental performance and business success • Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership and business stakeholders • Develop policies, standards, and governance processes for sustainability initiatives • Foster accountability and environmental responsibility across the organization • Monitor compliance with federal, state, local, and international environmental regulations and standards • Assess environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies • Coordinate environmental audits, inspections, corrective action plans, and compliance reporting • Direct collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental and sustainability data • Oversee ESG disclosures and reporting processes • Lead greenhouse gas reduction, energy management, waste minimization, water stewardship, pollution prevention, and circular economy initiatives • Establish targets, monitor performance, and implement action plans • Partner with operations, facilities, procurement, legal, finance, human resources, and other departments • Represent the organization with regulatory agencies, industry associations, customers, consultants, community groups, and external stakeholders • Manage departmental budgets, program expenditures, consultants, contractors, and third-party service providers • Recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate environmental and sustainability personnel as applicable • Monitor emerging regulations, sustainability frameworks, technologies, and industry developments • Benchmark organizational performance and recommend enhancements • Support strategic business initiatives related to environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Industrial Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field required • Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, or related discipline preferred • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental management, sustainability, ESG, environmental compliance, or related areas • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing environmental or sustainability programs, teams, or enterprise initiatives • Experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies within complex, multi-site organizations preferred • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels • Experience managing environmental compliance programs and regulatory interactions preferred • Experience developing ESG reports and sustainability disclosures preferred • Comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and sustainability principles • Strong understanding of ESG reporting frameworks, sustainability metrics, and performance measurement systems • Knowledge of climate risk assessment, greenhouse gas accounting, energy management, waste reduction, and resource conservation programs • Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align sustainability objectives with business priorities • Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills • Strong project and program management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Advanced data analysis and reporting skills with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate findings effectively • Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills • Ability to influence and collaborate with executives, employees, regulators, customers, and external stakeholders • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong collaboration across geographically dispersed teams • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and sustainability, environmental, and reporting software applications • High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment • Preferred certifications include Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional (ISSP-CSP), and Professional Engineer (PE) or other related environmental designations, where applicable

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Wellness programs • Health savings accounts • Flexible spending accounts • 401(k) plan with company match • Employee stock purchase program • 11 paid holidays • 18 PTO days annually • Volunteer time off • 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave) • Learning experiences to support career growth and success • Remote work arrangement