ESG & Sustainability Lead - Strategy, Reporting & KPIs

Bial; Porto; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bial is seeking a Senior ESG Specialist in Porto to drive sustainability initiatives, manage ESG data, and support CSRD/ESRS reporting. You will work across the group to develop KPIs, monitor regulatory changes, and promote circular economy efforts while ensuring ISO 14001 alignment and environmental compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in sustainability, strong English, and experience with ESG platforms and reporting frameworks, with a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in Sustainability and/or Environmental Management.
• Proven experience in ESG reporting frameworks (CSRD, ESRS, GRI or equivalent).
• Experience coordinating ESG data collection, KPI development and sustainability reporting.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Environmental Legislation and ISO 14001 standard.
• Knowledge of climate change, carbon footprint methodologies and Circular Economy principles and regulations.
• Experience with sustainability reporting tools and digital ESG platforms would be considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with continuous improvement orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of BIAL's Sustainability Strategy and Sustainability Policy across the Group.
• Support the preparation of the Sustainability Report and other ESG disclosures (e.g. CSRD, ESRS and other applicable reporting frameworks).
• Coordinate ESG data collection and ensure the quality, consistency and integrity of sustainability information.
• Develop, monitor and analyse ESG KPIs and sustainability performance indicators.
• Monitor ESG regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organisation.
• Support climate change, including Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).
• Develop and support the implementation of Circular Economy initiatives across the organisation.
• Contribute to the identification and assessment of sustainability-related risks, impacts and opportunities.
• Coordinate and participate in cross-functional sustainability projects involving different business areas.
• Promote sustainability awareness and employee engagement initiatives across the organisation.
• Elaborate, implement and monitor the Environmental Management Programme, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and internal standards.
• Plan and conduct internal environmental audits and support external certification audits, ensuring the implementation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor environmental performance indicators and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and applicable environmental legislation.
• Promote environmental training and awareness across the organization.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Sustainability

Related field

Tools

Sustainability reporting tools

Job description

Bial is seeking a Senior ESG Specialist in Porto to drive sustainability initiatives, manage ESG data, and support CSRD/ESRS reporting. You will work across the group to develop KPIs, monitor regulatory changes, and promote circular economy efforts while ensuring ISO 14001 alignment and environmental compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in sustainability, strong English, and experience with ESG platforms and reporting frameworks, with a proactive, collaborative mindset.