Manager – ESG & Sustainability (E&S)

Molbio Diagnostics; Goa; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Molbio Diagnostics is seeking a Manager for ESG & Sustainability to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ESG framework across the organization and its subsidiaries. This role owns the SEBI BRSR disclosures, ESMS, and governance, while partnering with Board, investors, lenders, and regulators.

The ideal candidate will drive ESG data management, audit readiness, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or Life Sciences.
• Professional ESG/EHS certification is advantageous.
• Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESMS development and improvement across facilities.
• Coordinate ESG programs with manufacturing, R&D, warehouses and corporate functions.
• Ensure statutory sustainability disclosures (BRSR/BRSR Core) and audit readiness.
• Manage ESG data, internal controls and reporting dashboards.
• Engage stakeholders and promote responsible business practices.

Skills

ESG Management

Sustainability

EHS Compliance

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

IFC Performance Standards

IFC/World Bank EHS Guidelines

Job description

The Manager – ESG & Sustainability will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Molbio’s Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) framework across the organization and its subsidiaries. The role is the functional owner of the Company’s statutory sustainability disclosure – including the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) and BRSR Core under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations – and is accountable for: implementing and maintaining the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS); building an assurance-ready ESG data and internal-controls environment; owning the greenhouse gas inventory and decarbonisation roadmap; managing the ESG material topics; and embedding sustainable and responsible business practices into day-to-day operations.

The role is also the Company’s principal interface on ESG with the Board and its committees, investors, ESG rating agencies, assurance providers, lenders and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS).
• Coordinate ESG initiatives across manufacturing facilities, R&D centres, warehouses and corporate functions.
• Monitor progress against ESG objectives, action plans and key performance indicators.
• Statutory Disclosure, Compliance & Governance
• Ensure compliance with applicable ESG laws/ standards.
• Maintain ESG documentation, records and compliance trackers.
• Own preparation, review and filing of the BRSR and BRSR Core under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations
• Where development finance institution or lender funding is in place, maintain compliance with the applicable E&S covenants and IFC Performance Standards, and deliver periodic E&S monitoring reports.
• Coordinate and support departments for ESG-related initiatives.
• Promote ESG awareness and responsible practices across the organization through training and engagement.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external ESG compliance audits.
• Track corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Prepare periodic ESG dashboards, management reports and sustainability data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify emerging ESG risks, monitor evolving regulations and recommend improvements to ensure continued compliance and organizational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Sustainability, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, Life Sciences, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in ESG, Sustainability or EHS will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with the IFC Performance Standards and IFC/World Bank EHS Guidelines is an advantage

Experience

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, EHS or environmental and social compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics or life sciences will be preferred.
• Exposure to ESG reporting frameworks and management systems is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of ESG and sustainability principles
• Environmental, labour and social compliance
• Statutory sustainability disclosure (BRSR / BRSR Core) and assurance readiness
• ESG data management, internal controls and data quality assurance
• Policy development and governance
• Audit and risk management
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Project planning and execution
• Excellent communication and organizational skills