Job Description

JOB DESRIPTION:

This is a strategic role, providing for the design and implementation of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability initiatives. Identifies trends in the external and internal environment, recognizes risks and opportunities and uses insights gained to formulate a comprehensive competitive strategy for the business relative to operational and reputational challenges and opportunities (e.g. emerging regulatory obligations, internal and external stakeholder expectations).

Effective interaction at all levels of the company (to include the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors) is expected.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. SUSTAINABILITY -  Provides leadership and direction on all environmental sustainability matters and drives Biogen’s internal and external infrastructure commitments:

• ENERGY: establishes and drives strategy integrating R&D and Technical Development Group

• INTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS – Implements “Green Teams,” leveraging in this manner employee passion for environmental matters.  Runs a “Sustainability Speaker Series.”

• FOSSIL FUEL MANAGEMENT: Outlines strategy.  Helps develop electrification road maps and integrate into site master plans. Outlines ways to eliminate or reduce use of plastics across operations.

• SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT: Helps implement supplier risk assessment process using relevant tools and engages key suppliers using the tool.

• COLLABORATION: Responsible for driving internal and external discussions leading to improved environmental performance, and the perception of that performance.

2. PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP – Responsible for the implementation of the EHS+S aspects of raw materials, intermediates, and consumer products throughout their life cycle and across the supply chain in order to prevent or minimize negative impacts, maximize value, and ensure compliance with all legal and other requirements.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE - Oversees the compiling, updating, and analyzing of environmental programs (wastewater, air emissions, waste) and data to ensure proper compliance with government regulations and management of our environmental footprint.

4. OTHER: other job duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE:

If you are an effective leader passionate about sustainability and you well versed in environmental trends and sustainability disciplines, like to engage with key stakeholders and you possess strong influencing skills, then this position is ideal for you. This position will provide you the ability to have a high impact on our sustainability strategy while interacting with all levels of our organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor degree in Science or Engineering.
• 15+ years of management experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or other regulated health care industries. OR 10+ years years of management experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or other regulated health care industries with Master or Phd degree in Science or Engineering. 
• Large Opex/Capex budget experience.
• In-depth knowledge of R&D and Manufacturing operations in a Biopharma environment required
• Strategic planner and influencer, creative thinker, innovator, visionary leader, resilient.
• Driven, entrepreneurial, cultural acuity, business acumen, relationship builder.
• Experience in crafting communications aimed at influencing individuals throughout all levels of a global company (C-Suite through individual contributors).
• Must have proven communications expertise and be well versed in current trends in the environmental and sustainability disciplines
• Solid understanding of sustainability best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with senior executives.

Additional Information

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

The base compensation range for this role is 160,700 USD to 267.900 USD. Base salary is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job related years of relevant experience, internal equity, and location of the job. Additionally, this role is eligible for participation in Biogen’s LTI grants and other incentive programs. Biogen offers a full range of benefits that include medical, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurances, vacation, end-of-year shutdown, and 401K participation and matching contributions.