Senior Sustainability Engineer

Alkermes; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance pay bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Alkermes is seeking a Senior Sustainability Engineer in Boston, MA. This role involves leading the design and deployment of sustainability strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will influence the culture of sustainability and continuous improvement within the organization.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience in sustainability or energy engineering, a degree in a related field, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a hybrid setup and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in sustainability, environmental or energy engineering.
• Experience leading multi-site sustainability and/ or energy efficiency initiatives.
• Understanding of biopharma manufacturing, laboratory, and R&D operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support environmental impact reduction strategies.
• Translate corporate sustainability goals into scalable initiatives.
• Lead and support sustainability projects, embedding principles into operations.

Skills

Sustainability

Environmental engineering

Energy efficiency

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Senior Sustainability Engineer will lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the company’s environmental sustainability strategy. This role bridges functional/site-level execution with enterprise strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify environmental impact reduction initiatives that are value-add, practical and technically sound, scalable, and aligned with corporate commitments and regulatory requirements. The role will influence a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement across the company through awareness campaigns and proactive workforce engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support environmental impact reduction strategies across company sites.
• Translate corporate sustainability goals into practical, scalable initiatives aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a technical expert and trusted advisor on sustainability and environmental topics.
• Lead and support sustainability projects (e.g. energy efficiency, resource optimisation, waste reduction, equipment upgrades).
• Embed sustainability principles into capital projects, technology transfers, and day-to-day operations, supported by effective change management.
• Establish standardised processes for sustainability data collection, KPI tracking, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Conduct environmental impact and carbon footprint assessments for products and processes.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and stakeholder value through structured analysis and problem solving.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and corporate EHS standards.
• Coach and influence leaders and teams to build shared ownership and a culture of environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in sustainability, environmental or energy engineering, ideally in biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or related technical field.
• Experience leading multi‑site sustainability and/ or energy efficiency initiatives.
• Advanced analytical skills and experience working with environmental data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Understanding of biopharma manufacturing, laboratory, and R&D operations.
• Certification in Sustainability or Environmental/Energy Engineering.
• Experience with carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment (LCA), and science-based targets.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, or similar management systems.
• Training in project management, change management, or operational excellence.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role with a minimum of three days on site.
• Travel required (approximately 30 - 40%).

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $137,000 to $158,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here