Associate Director - Climate Leader

Tevapharm; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceuticals leader based in the UK is seeking a highly driven Ass. Director, Climate Leader to oversee decarbonization initiatives and climate analytics. The successful candidate will develop Teva's global decarbonization roadmap and ensure the implementation of programs that reduce environmental impact. This role requires significant experience in climate strategy and sustainability, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across the organization. A focus on embedding climate considerations into business operations is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in climate strategy or sustainability.
• Experience with GHG accounting and financial modeling.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Teva’s global decarbonization roadmap.
• Design and implement climate-related programs to reduce environmental impact.
• Manage advanced decarbonization financial models.

Skills

Climate strategy

Decarbonization

GHG accounting

Data analytics

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Economics

Tools

SAP

Enablon

Job description

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly driven and experienced Ass. 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.

How you’ll spend your day

• 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.

Your experience and qualifications

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Reports To

Sr. Dir Environment Sustainability and Compliance

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