Principal Sustainability & Decarbonization Program Lead

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 120,400 - 223,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, seeks a Principal Program Manager - Environment/Sustainability in Oceanside, CA to drive site decarbonization and environmental stewardship across Scope 1-3. The role emphasizes biodiversity, water resources, and air quality with dashboards, KPIs, and regulatory reporting.

You will lead multi-year sustainability initiatives, coordinate with global teams, and mentor EHS staff, while ensuring compliance with CSRD/ESRS regulations and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, life science, engineering, occupational safety, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience; preferred experience in manufacturing and/or biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, codes, and standards; GMP/non-GMP environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Ability to influence objectives, work independently, and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year sustainability roadmap aligned with global ESG goals.
• Drive decarbonization efforts across Scope 1-3 emissions.
• Lead site-wide sub-streams and participate in global cross-functional project teams; apply critical thinking and data-driven problem solving to identify innovative solutions.
• Partner with GRP SHE to coordinate material topic assessments, progress toward targets (e.g., science-based carbon reduction targets), and prepare business cases for executive approval.
• Monitor cross-functional project execution, build dashboards, establish KPIs, and report performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards; stay current with global regulatory trends (e.g., CSRD/ESRS); prepare reports for regulatory bodies.
• Develop policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement in sustainability-focused areas.
• Advise the Site Leadership Team and foster a culture of sustainability; coach and mentor EHS staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical science, life science, engineering, occupational safety, or related field

Job description

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, seeks a Principal Program Manager - Environment/Sustainability in Oceanside, CA to drive site decarbonization and environmental stewardship across Scope 1-3. The role emphasizes biodiversity, water resources, and air quality with dashboards, KPIs, and regulatory reporting.

You will lead multi-year sustainability initiatives, coordinate with global teams, and mentor EHS staff, while ensuring compliance with CSRD/ESRS regulations and reporting requirements.