About this role
Job title: Head of Sustainability (m/f/d) EUCAN
About the Role As Head of Sustainability (m/f/d) EUCAN, you will spearhead the development and execution of sustainability initiatives across Europe, ensuring alignment with Daiichi Sankyo’s global policies and integrating sustainability into core business operations. You will report to the Head of Global Sustainability and help shape our environmental protection, social contribution programs, and sustainability governance.
What You'll Do
- Lead and coordinate environmental protection and climate change initiatives across Europe in alignment with our global strategy.
- Monitor and report regional sustainability performance, supporting global disclosures and strategic decision-making.
- Track regional ESG regulatory requirements, assess impact, and facilitate compliance through cross-functional collaboration.
- Develop and implement social contribution programs tailored to community needs, including charitable donations, disaster relief, and volunteering.
- Build strong partnerships across business units, manufacturing sites, and corporate functions to embed sustainability in daily operations.
- Enhance sustainability governance structures and reporting processes for consistency and accountability.
- Drive continuous improvement by managing KPIs and initiating initiatives to meet or exceed global sustainability targets.
- Lead internal communication campaigns and training to foster a culture of sustainability awareness and engagement.
- Assess stakeholder expectations and regional societal trends to support sustainability strategies and actions.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Health, Life Sciences, Business, or related fields preferred.
- Additional ESG or sustainability certifications advantageous.
- At least 10 years of experience in sustainability, CSR, environmental management, or ESG, preferably within pharmaceuticals or life sciences.
- Proven success in planning and implementing sustainability initiatives at regional or global scales.
- Experience working in a global matrix organization with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of key sustainability reporting frameworks such as TCFD, GRI, SSBJ, and CSRD.
- Understanding of pharmaceutical industry compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in German and/or Japanese is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Fluency in English; proficiency in German and/or Japanese is a plus.