Principal SHE Program Manager- Environmental/Sustainability

Roche • Oceanside, CA

1d • $120,400 - $223,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Program Manager - Environment/Sustainability will be instrumental in defining and executing the site’s environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives. This position is responsible for driving comprehensive decarbonization efforts across all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. A key part of the role involves safeguarding critical natural resources—specifically biodiversity, water resources, and air quality—through the execution of rigorous, data-driven interventions. Additionally, the position has a key reporting responsibility to the enterprise to ensure compliance with environmental and sustainability reporting regulations. The successful candidate will be a highly specialized and experienced professional in implementing sustainability initiatives, with a strong preference for experience within a biologics manufacturing setting. Key to this position is the capacity for developing innovative solutions to complex challenges and leading effective problem-solving efforts. This individual works independently within established guidelines and policies and serves as a resource for best practices and quality standards. They actively lead site- wide sub-streams and participate in global/large cross-functional project teams, applying critical thinking, tools, and sound judgment to identify innovative solutions for the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with a major in physical science, life science, engineering, occupational safety, or other relevant scientific field.
• Minimum of 8 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations, codes, and consensus standards, along with hands-on experience in assessments and the development of strategic solutions.
• Thorough understanding of environment, health, and safety regulations applicable to GMP and non-GMP environments is critical.
• Highly effective team player and collaborator, capable of reframing challenges into opportunities, navigating organizational resistance, and championing Roche sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to balance risk with speed and value, focusing on key areas to resolve issues and drive improvement, and right-sizing programs for compliance and efficiency.
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset is essential to anticipate future organizational needs and deliver high value through strategic consulting, informed by deep listening to stakeholders, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Strong communication skills are paramount, with the ability to develop clear messages from complex data, present effectively to senior leadership, and build trust quickly.
• Must be able to translate data into actionable insights and communicate in a way that inspires engagement.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills are necessary to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and diverse environment, employing positive interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, potentially including leading agile teams.
• Must be able to significantly influence organizational objectives and long-range goals, work with limited direction, make independent decisions, and utilize innovative approaches to drive change.
• Ability to walk, stand, and climb in industrial environments for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, and safety shoes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a biologics manufacturing setting.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and/or the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with GRP SHE, drive the execution and maintenance of a multi- year sustainability roadmap that aligns with global standards and corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
• Coordinating the assessment of material topics, managing progress toward ambitious targets (e.g., science-based targets for carbon reduction), and preparing business cases to secure executive approval for key initiatives.
• Monitor cross-functional project execution and leverage data analytics/dashboards for performance tracking and reporting.
• Establish KPIs, build dashboards, and leverage data analytics for performance tracking and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Monitor and keep up to date with global regulatory trends (e.g. CSRD/ESRS).
• Ability to prepare reports and speak confidently to regulatory bodies.
• Oversee site programs affiliated with sustainability strategy.
• Developing policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement in relevant areas of focus.
• Serve as a programmatic advisor to the Site Leadership Team (SLT)and build a culture of sustainability across the entire site workforce.
• Coach and mentor EHS staff, facilitating connections between various programs within the function.
• Other Duties As Assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for this posting
• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal