Senior Sustainability Engineer
Alkermes
10 days ago
Remote friendly (Greater Boston)
United States
Corporate Functions
Senior Sustainability Engineer — Job Summary & Responsibilities
- Lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the company’s environmental sustainability strategy.
- 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 optimization, waste reduction, equipment upgrades).
- Embed sustainability principles into capital projects, technology transfers, and day-to-day operations with effective change management.
- Establish standardized 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 sustainability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Required:
- 7–10 years’ experience in sustainability, environmental, or energy engineering (ideally biopharmaceutical/regulated manufacturing).
- 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.
Preferred:
- 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.
Working Conditions / Compensation
- Hybrid: minimum three days on site; travel ~30–40%.
- Annual base salary: $137,000–$158,000; eligible for annual performance pay bonus.
Application
- Additional details: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here
- Lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the company’s environmental sustainability strategy.
- 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 optimization, waste reduction, equipment upgrades).
- Embed sustainability principles into capital projects, technology transfers, and day-to-day operations with effective change management.
- Establish standardized 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 sustainability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Required:
- 7–10 years’ experience in sustainability, environmental, or energy engineering (ideally biopharmaceutical/regulated manufacturing).
- 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.
Preferred:
- 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.
Working Conditions / Compensation
- Hybrid: minimum three days on site; travel ~30–40%.
- Annual base salary: $137,000–$158,000; eligible for annual performance pay bonus.
Application
- Additional details: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here