Senior Program Manager, Sustainability

PCI TRGR Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services is seeking a seasoned ESG Program Manager to lead the global ESG program, coordinating across sites to ensure timely, high-quality delivery, and targeted improvements. You will manage external partners and drive reporting against metrics and goals.

The role requires 7+ years in ESG, robust GHG accounting expertise, and strong communication and PM skills. Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and software is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
• 7+ years in ESG, sustainability, or related consulting with hands-on program or project management.
• Demonstrated competency in GHG emissions accounting, assurance, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks, regulations, and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end ESG program execution and reporting.
• Coordinate across sites and departments to guide development, implementation and improvement of programs, projects and reporting.
• Oversee external consultants, vendors, and partners to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Lead product carbon footprint data collection and analysis to support customer requests and disclosures.
• Manage the annual EcoVadis and CDP submission reporting process and respond to ESG due diligence and questionnaires.

Skills

Project management

GHG accounting

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Teams/Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/sustainability

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Program Management & Execution

Manage the daily execution of PCI’s global ESG program, including multiple workflows and cross‑functional projects while ensuring timely, high‑quality delivery and strong attention to detail. Partner across sites and departments to guide the development, implementation and continuous improvement of programs, projects, and reporting against global and site‑level metrics and targets. Manage external consultants, vendors, and partners across concurrent timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment and timely execution. Manage PCI Cares, the company’s volunteer and giving platform, and support efforts to increase global participation and engagement.

Training & Communications

Develop training resources and templates to support site‑level integration of sustainability into manufacturing, supply chain, and operational actives across PCI’s global network. Deliver consistent communications to employees using Microsoft Teams and other tools to elevate internal awareness around PCI’s global ESG program. Drive the development of slide creation, toolkits, and resources aligned with strategic initiatives to enable site‑level progress towards ESG goals and targets. Advance PCI’s sustainability messaging and use technology to streamline and improve communications, reporting, training, and program rollouts across global sites. Manage PCI’s annual global Earth Month celebration to engage employees and build their knowledge of PCI’s ESG program and build their capabilities around sustainability.

ESG Reporting & Carbon Accounting

Manage the end‑to‑end reporting process and lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of internal controls to mature our emissions inventory and continuously improve ESG data quality. Own the semi‑annual site reporting process, including data validation and accurate emissions factors, calculations, and methodologies for external assurance. Lead product carbon footprint data collection and analysis to support customer requests. Manage the annual assurance process, prepare requested documentation, and resolve findings. Manage the annual EcoVadis and CDP submission reporting process, track progress, and respond to ESG due diligence, questionnaires, and ad hoc requests.

Research, Compliance & Benchmarking

Lead research, benchmarking, and analysis across sustainability performance, reporting, and regulatory trends to help inform strategy and surface emerging practices and opportunities. Maintain a living regulatory and reporting tracker by monitoring applicable sustainability and climate‑related disclosure regulations and deadlines to inform readiness actions. Research emerging methods, technologies, and best practices in sustainability, GHG accounting, and abatement to inform program roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, communications, business, accounting, or related field. 7+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or related consulting, including hands‑on program or project management. Demonstrated competency in GHG emissions accounting, assurance, and reporting. Excellent written and verbal communications and project management skills. Working knowledge of the ESG landscape and major reporting frameworks, regulations, and software. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail and consistent delivery of high‑quality results. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Proficiency in Microsoft office, including Teams, with experience managing ESG reporting and data platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, communications, business, or related field. Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or another regulated industry; CDMO experience a plus. Experience with product carbon footprinting standards and methodologies.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life‑changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real‑life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.