Sustainability jobs in Germany

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly driven and experienced Associate Director, Climate Leader to join its EHS&S, Global Operations unit. This strategic role will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of Teva’s decarbonization programs and climate-related analytics across the full value chain and direct operations to meet company’s target.

The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning Teva’s climate action with its business strategy, driving sustainable finance initiatives, managing transition risks, and embedding climate intelligence into core operations.

• Lead the development and execution of Teva’s global decarbonization roadmap , with clear targets across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Design and implement climate-related programs across Teva’s direct operations and supply chain to reduce environmental impact and enhance operational resilience.
• Develop and manage advanced decarbonization financial models , including marginal abatement cost curves (MACC), cost-benefit scenarios, and internal carbon pricing mechanisms.
• Drive sustainability finance integration , working closely with Finance, Procurement, and Operational Excellence to embed climate considerations into decision-making and capital allocation.
• Oversee GHG accounting and reporting , ensuring compliance with international standards (GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, etc.). Supporting Corporate Sustainability with external reporting and disclosure.
• Conduct climate risk and opportunity assessments , with a focus on transition risks, cost exposures, and climate-related regulatory trends.
• Leverage data analytics and digital tools to improve climate data management including visibility, performance tracking, and predictive modeling.
• Partner with cross-functional and global teams to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to climate strategy execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and represent Teva in internal and external sustainability forums.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in climate strategy, decarbonization, or sustainability within large, complex organizations — preferably in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience in GHG accounting, decarbonization planning, and financial modeling.
• Strong background in climate data analytics , scenario modeling, and risk assessment.
• Experience with transition risk frameworks (e.g., TCFD), ESG disclosures, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across disciplines and regions in a matrixed, global organization.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Experience working with tools such as SBTi, TCFD, CDP, GRESB.
• Familiarity with SAP, Enablon, or other sustainability / ESG software platforms.
• Knowledge of sustainability-linked finance instruments (e.g., green bonds, internal carbon pricing).