Senior Sustainability Engineer

Alkermes

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Sustainability Engineer will lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the company’s environmental sustainability strategy. This role bridges functional/ site-level execution with enterprise strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify environmental impact reduction initiatives that are value-add, practical and technically sound, scalable, and aligned with corporate commitments and regulatory requirements. The role will influence a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement across the company through awareness campaigns and proactive workforce engagement.

Requirements

7–10 years’ experience in sustainability, environmental or energy engineering, ideally in biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 optimisation, waste reduction, equipment upgrades).
Embed sustainability principles into capital projects, technology transfers, and day-to-day operations, supported by effective change management.
Establish standardised 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 environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.