Daily Sustainability Job Post

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Position Overview:

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Design and oversee implementation of the BioLife Sustainability Program
• Work cross-functionally with EHS, Engineering, IT, Operations, and others, to ensure Takeda’s targets for Emissions, Water,and Waste are deployed into BioLife
• Identify and oversee the implementation of projects, new and existing technologies, and new operational approaches to deliver sustainability targets, without compromising quality, safety, operational, and business objectives
• Lead through influence to ensure Sustainability projects are resourced, supported, and delivered

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads the BioLife Sustainability effort, responsible for delivering BioLife’s Sustainability objectives (75%).
  • Ensures BioLife sustainability targets are aligned with Takeda’s commitments and objectives.
  • Defines KPIs to measure progress toward commitments, sets long-term and yearly targets, and coordinates the collection and reporting of KPI data.
  • Identifies projects that are required to achieve KPI targets. Works cross-functionally to develop the business case for these projects, including clear identification of trade-offs and financial analysis.
  • Escalates sustainability risks and resolution pathways to the BioLife Leadership Team.
  • Coordinates the disclosure and communication of sustainability performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders, as required.
  • Works directly with Marketing and Business Development to define and capture the non-financial benefits of the sustainability project portfolio.
• Deliver Sustainability Projects / Programs (25%)
  • Directly responsible for the management and delivery of one or more Sustainability project / programs.
  • Develop, manage, and oversee the scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resourcing.
  • Ensure continuous alignment between the project / program objective and the overall Sustainability objectives.
• Note: this position will start with no direct reports, but may grow to include direct reports over time.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• A bold, unconstrained thinker and doer who demonstrates a clear understanding of the objectives and tactics needed to achieve sustainability results
• Technical understanding of energy usage, equipment, and operations, and how the usage and implementation of equipment impacts emissions scopes, solid waste, and water use.
• Ability to manage in a fast paced, challenging environment while remaining focused on obtaining objectives.
• Ability to garner cross-functional alignment in an operation with competing priorities.
• On occasion the incumbent may work in/ visit a plasma collection center or test laboratory where potential exists for exposure to bio-hazardous blood or plasma.

Leadership

• Integrity
• Fairness
• Honesty
• Perseverance
• Putting the patient at the center
• Building trust with society
• Reinforcing our reputation
• Developing the business

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Provide direction on which projects to select, the scope of those projects (a single center, region, or across the enterprise), and which KPIs are optimal for inclusion in the leadership scorecard
• Set Biolife sustainability policy in alignment with BioLife targets and Takeda’s policies

Interaction

• Coordination and ability to drive results across other functions
• Has a reputation for delivery that reinforces the required sense of urgency

Innovation

• Displays a strong ability to prioritize
• Able to identify multiple alternatives and adapt solutions to local conditions (own vs. lease, state and local regulatory requirements, etc)
• Has a strong attention to detail and an organized approach to work

Complexity

• Has skills in disciplines beyond sustainability in order to develop an integrated approach, accounting for value and people factors

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree. 10+ years in a healthcare/medical related capacity, 5+ years in a leadership role focused on Sustainability or Environmental topics

Desired:

• Masters in Business, Sustainability, or a relevant technical discipline
• Past history of setting and driving sustainability targets.
• Project management and Financial management skills are necessary. Trained as Lean and or Six Sigma Green/ Black Belt required, certification preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FLSA Classification (US) – Exempt
• Domestic Travel – up to 40%, with occasional international travel, with occasional international travel
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.