PGS’s Environmental Sustainability team manages environmental sustainability risks and opportunities across the enterprise and drives the integration of sustainability into business strategy, operations, product development, and supply chain management to support Pfizer’s 2040 Net Zero commitment and broader environmental ambitions.
In this role, the Environmental Senior Manager is responsible for developing strategies and solutions related to climate, biodiversity and nature, and product sustainability programs across Pfizer’s internal and external manufacturing network, which includes leading projects and programs both within PGS and across Pfizer, and developing and managing plans to achieve objectives. The role applies advanced knowledge of environmental sustainability and related disciplines to design programs that enable the organization to meet strategic objectives, while anticipating internal and external business, regulatory, and compliance issues. The role partners with External Supply and Procurement to progress net zero delivery with suppliers and serves as an advisor across the organization by providing technical support and guidance, and by working collaboratively to solve problems.
In addition, the role helps implement the framework used to track and assess emerging environmental regulations and associated business risk across the geographies in which Pfizer operates.
Finally, the Sr Manager Sustainability leads cross-functional teams, driving alignment and broader organizational outcomes without relying on direct reporting authority. It operates independently in many situations, identifies innovative solutions to complex problems, exercises foresight and judgment, and recommends courses of action. The role is recognized internally and externally as a subject matter expert in sustainability.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of experience; OR a master’s degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR a PhD with 1+ years of experience.
Experienced in supporting the development of corporate sustainability programs from strategy through execution in a large, complex, matrixed organization.
Possesses technical knowledge and expertise across multiple sustainability domains: climate / greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, scope 3 / supply chain emissions reductions approaches; nature and biodiversity frameworks and emerging product sustainability regulations.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and data management skills
Operates with minimal supervision and oversight
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate scientific and technical content into executive-ready narratives for internal and external audiences
Experience developing and delivering training programs and sustainability playbooks to technical audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proven ability to influence peers and senior colleagues outside of core function to deliver results
Experienced developing and implementing environmental strategies related to regulatory compliance and voluntary frameworks in the sustainability sector
Experienced in external thought leadership, including participating in or leading industry working groups, serving on advisory boards, and contributing to public-facing sector guidance or policy frameworks
Experience in pharmaceutical environmental stewardship, including familiarity with product level life cycle assessments and developing product carbon footprints (PCFs)
Experience engaging external manufacturing partners, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), or strategic suppliers on decarbonization goals, emissions data quality, and environmental performance improvement
Working knowledge of the global environmental regulatory landscape, including climate, nature, and sustainability disclosure requirements across multiple regions
Salary Range: $124,400 to $207,400
