ESG Manager (m/f/d)

Gr?nenthal GmbH; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Grünenthal GmbH; a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Aachen, is seeking an ESG Reporting Lead to shape sustainability reporting and drive its ESG framework. You will collaborate across finance, IT, HR, law, and compliance to ensure accurate data and impactful disclosures.

Applying professionals bring 5–7 years in ESG, strong project leadership, and deep knowledge of non-financial reporting requirements; the role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities to influence business

Qualifikationen

• 5–7 years of experience in ESG, sustainability reporting, compliance or similar.
• Solid understanding of non-financial reporting requirements and evolving regulations.

Aufgaben

• Shape Grünenthal's sustainability reporting journey and drive transparency for patients, society, and business.
• Lead development of the ESG reporting framework in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Drive the Double Materiality Assessment and translate sustainability priorities into business decisions.
• Build partnerships across functions to improve ESG data quality and reporting excellence.
• Orchestrate end-to-end reporting activities and coordinate with external auditors for transparency and audit readiness.
• Act as a trusted advisor, sharing ESG knowledge across the organization.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration or related

Jobbeschreibung

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Our Corporate Functions teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills – from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you’re a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you’ll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company’s positive impact on patients and their families.

What the job will look like

Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Shaping Grünenthal's sustainability reporting journey and driving transparency on topics that matter for patients, society, and the business.
• Leading the ongoing development of our ESG reporting framework in line with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Driving the Double Materiality Assessment process and helping translate sustainability priorities into meaningful business decisions.
• Building strong partnerships across functions to enhance ESG data quality, accountability, and reporting excellence.
• Orchestrating end-to-end reporting activities and collaborating with external auditors to ensure transparency, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, empowering colleagues across the organization through guidance, knowledge sharing, and ESG expertise.

What you'll bring to the table

To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant Experience in ESG, sustainability reporting, compliance, governance, or a comparable field, combined with a genuine passion for driving positive impact.
• A solid understanding of non-financial reporting requirements and a curiosity to stay ahead of evolving regulatory developments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex topics.
• An analytical mindset paired with strategic thinking and a talent for turning data into meaningful insights and business value.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, enabling trusted partnerships across diverse stakeholders, teams, and functions.

" At Grünenthal, sustainability is more than a requirement, it's an opportunity to create lasting value. Join us in shaping our ESG journey and helping turn ambition into meaningful impact. "
Mario Goldbach , the Hiring Manager

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.