Associate Director Sustainability Climate Data

3 days ago


Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

**Introduction to role**

**Accountabilities**:

- Attain and analyse relevant sustainability data, including Scope 3 emissions, to generate actionable insights that advise and support strategic business decisions.
- Collaborate with internal functions and colleagues to provide business recommendations based on supplier climate performance findings and scenario analysis.
- Lead the way in building Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) capabilities for ESM, including project planning activities such as prioritisation, rollout strategy, customer engagement, and training initiatives.
- Analyse supplier decarbonisation roadmaps and track performance, crafting approaches to model abatement opportunities.
- Support the Director of Sustainability with strategy and program building based on data insights.
- Conduct data mapping and report generation for daily use and Leadership Team updates.
- Collaborate effectively across functions like Corporate Sustainability & Procurement to ensure timely delivery of sustainability data for reporting, while continuously improving data quality and implementing standards.
- Lead additional environmental reporting beyond carbon, such as water, waste, and sustainable sourcing commodities.
- Participate in relevant industry initiatives.

**Essential Skills/Experience**:

- Bachelor level degree or equivalent experience in environmental science or sustainability or similar
- Carbon literate with practical experience in carbon footprint methodologies and tools
- Extremely proficient with data
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions and levels of seniority
- The ability to summarise and condense complex information and data into meaningful insights that drive business decisions and strategies

**Desirable Skills/Experience**:

- Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context.
- Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or as an LCA practitioner.
- Experience of working within or close to the pharmaceutical industry would be beneficial, but it is not essential.
- Working knowledge within a Procurement or Supply Chain teaM/Function would be beneficial.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and make people's lives better. Our Operations team thrives on personal dedication and out-of-the-box thinking, supported by investment, leadership, and a clear plan. We embrace lifelong learning and offer a variety of global opportunities to build capabilities. With sustainable practices at the heart of what we do, we are key contributors to being Zero Carbon by 2025 and carbon negative across the entire value chain by 2030. Join us in this exciting journey where your passion can make a real difference.


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