Sustainability Lead — LEED Gold, Capital Projects

UCB; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 194,300; Full time

Job summary

UCB in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a Manufacturing Sustainability Lead for their BioNexUS Program Team. This hybrid role focuses on driving environmental sustainability strategies for a new biopharma manufacturing site. Responsibilities include executing the LEED Gold certification strategy, collaborating across technical domains, and reporting on environmental KPIs. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field and possess over 10 years of experience in sustainability within industrial projects. The salary range is $148,000–$194,300 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in environmental sustainability within large industrial or pharma capital projects.
• Strong background in LEED/BREEAM certification, green building design, or environmental integration.
• Ability to regularly collaborate across time zones is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the LEED Gold certification strategy from design through commissioning.
• Translate environmental sustainability goals into engineering specifications.
• Define, track, and report environmental KPIs, risks, and program milestones.

Skills

Environmental sustainability expertise

LEED/BREEAM certification knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing senior stakeholders

Working under pressure

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

UCB in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a Manufacturing Sustainability Lead for their BioNexUS Program Team. This hybrid role focuses on driving environmental sustainability strategies for a new biopharma manufacturing site. Responsibilities include executing the LEED Gold certification strategy, collaborating across technical domains, and reporting on environmental KPIs. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field and possess over 10 years of experience in sustainability within industrial projects. The salary range is $148,000–$194,300 annually.