Sustainability Specialist (Pharmaceutical, Copenhagen)

Job summary

This role involves supporting sustainability initiatives within a global pharmaceutical organization, focusing on translating sustainability commitments into actionable plans over an 18-month maternity cover period.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in sustainability within a multinational corporate environment or as an external consultant.
• Relevant academic background in business, economics, social, or natural sciences.
• Familiarity with OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sustainability action plans and develop related policies and communications while collaborating with various internal stakeholders.
• Manage the annual double materiality assessment process, providing guidance on methodology and sustainability impacts.
• Contribute to sustainability reporting for the Annual Report and quarterly updates.
• Assist with tasks related to the Sustainability Committee, including meeting planning and material preparation.

Skills

• Strong English communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in planning, optimizing, and executing processes, with an openness to utilizing AI for efficiency improvements.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and work collaboratively within a team.

Education

• A degree in a relevant field such as business, economics, social sciences, or natural sciences.

Tools

• Familiarity with sustainability reporting tools and methodologies, as well as risk and impact assessment frameworks.