Sustainability Manager, Partner

Be a part of the winning culture

At Zentiva, we are a team of 4.700 unique talents bonded together by our common mission. We believe our diversity is a source of great energy and strength, and we create a work culture and ethics where everyone feels appreciated, can be their true selves, and contribute to the best of their ability. Seeking for a balanced team across the company we welcome applications from all qualified candidates with various educational and industry experiences, cultural or ethical backgrounds, and different life experiences or abilities, regardless of their religious or philosophical beliefs or whomever they choose to love.

Position purpose

At Zentiva, we provide health and wellbeing for all generations by developing, producing, and delivering high-quality and affordable medicines to those who depend on them every day. Our core business activity positively impacts the lives of more than 100 million people in Europe and beyond.

We are deeply aware of our responsibility and the significant impact we have on society and the environment. Zentiva operates within a broader ecosystem of people, values, other organizations and the natural environment. We believe that our social and environmental responsibility extends beyond our business operations, compelling us to give back to the world as generously as it gives to us.

The Sustainability Manager, Partner drives the implementation of the Sustainability Strategy, focusing on our pillar PARTNER and making a meaningful impact with social and environmental initiatives. He/She ensures compliance with Partner related ESG-regulations and is working closely with Sustainable Procurement to identify risks and opportunities for Zentiva, building thought leadership in the Partner area.

Key responsibilities and activities

• Lead the Decarbonisation of Scope 3 according to Zentiva's SBTI targets, which account for 93 % of Zentiva's total carbon emissions.
• Lead the deployment of the CSDDD, EUDR, CBAM and other Sustainability related regulations and ensure training, compliance monitoring and risk mitigation.
• Support Procurement on the delivery of the Responsible Sourcing Program including and not limited to decarbonisation, human rights, water, waste, circularity and pollution and ensure compliance monitoring to Sustainability related regulations and risk mitigation throughout the value chain.
• Support on Third-Party Risk Management and ESG audit programs.
• Drive continuous improvement and stay competitive in external assessments and audits.
• Deliver training to relevant teams and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
• Collect, validate and own Sustainability Masterdata across Zentiva's upstream value chain.

Qualifications & required skills

• Professional expertise in Procurement and/or Supply Chain including a strong track record of successfully managed long-term relationships and transformation activities.
• Understanding of complex value chains and international logistical constraints.
• Familiarity with supplier markets and company / product requirements.
• Proactive, self-starter and able to work independently and in team environment.
• Strong ability to work effectively across functions and levels; proven collaborator.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with various levels and functions.
• Strong communication, strong customer focus.
• Strategic thinking abilities.
• Emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Passion and energy for engaging people to make a positive impact to society and the environment.
• Creative personality who leads with imagination and by thinking out of the box.
• International or global role experience.
• Language: Fluent English, Czech / Romanian language or any other additional European language welcomed.

What is in it for you

• An opportunity to work for a successful international pharmaceutical company.
• An opportunity to learn newest approaches in managing creative and highly adaptive business organizations.
• Pleasant and dynamic working environment.
• Continuous personal development.
• An attractive compensation & benefits package.
• Above standard social and benefit program.