Global EHS & Sustainability Leader

EHS and Sustainability Professional (associate director level); Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Astellas is seeking an EHS & Sustainability Professional (associate director level) to lead global governance and capability-building across multiple markets from its Warsaw GCC. The role reports to the Head of EHS&S and requires influencing senior stakeholders, shaping enterprise-wide policies, and driving risk and compliance programs in a hybrid work environment.

The successful candidate will develop frameworks, standards and guidance, build capacity through training, and ensure data

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Sustainability, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Significant experience in EHS, sustainability, governance, compliance, risk management or related corporate functions.
• Proven ability to develop enterprise-wide frameworks, standards or governance models.
• Strong understanding of EHS&S regulations, sustainability reporting, data governance and assurance practices.
• Excellent English communication and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of enterprise EHS&S frameworks, standards and governance to drive consistent execution.
• Partner with Head of EHS&S to translate strategic priorities into enterprise standards and initiatives.
• Build organizational capability in environmental sustainability, health and safety, compliance, risk management and safety culture through guidance and training.
• Own and enhance the EHS&S data governance framework ensuring data quality and reporting integrity.
• Interpret regulations and emerging requirements and translate them into enterprise standards and assurance processes.
• Define and maintain enterprise approach to EHS&S risk identification, assessment and escalation.
• Drive proactive safety culture through incident learning and employee engagement.
• Influence senior stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally to embed EHS&S standards and accountability.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

EHS knowledge

Data governance

English communication

Education

Environmental/Safety/Sustainability degree

Advanced degree or certifications

Job description

Astellas is seeking an EHS & Sustainability Professional (associate director level) to lead global governance and capability-building across multiple markets from its Warsaw GCC. The role reports to the Head of EHS&S and requires influencing senior stakeholders, shaping enterprise-wide policies, and driving risk and compliance programs in a hybrid work environment.

The successful candidate will develop frameworks, standards and guidance, build capacity through training, and ensure data