Global Sustainability Reporting and Compliance Associate Director

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• Relocation support for eligible candidate

The full list of our global benefits can be found here:

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Lonza's Capsules & Health Ingredients business is the trusted partner for innovative products, including capsules and health ingredients, customization services and end-to-end dosage form solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

For our site in Colmar, France | Lonza, we are hiring our Global Sustainability Reporting and Compliance Associate Director (hybrid role).

What you will do

• Lead CHI's external sustainability reporting, including double materiality assessments and the development of the Sustainability Report in line with ESRS, GRI and TCFD requirements.
• Establish and manage robust ESG data governance, information flows, and internal controls across systems and functions.
• Lead third‑party assurance of sustainability data, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and overseeing remediation actions.
• Coordinate global external ESG certifications and ratings, including Ecovadis and CDP, and identify additional certifications (e.g. relevant ISO) to enhance CHI's ESG performance.
• Drive SBTi readiness and target setting, including emissions data collection, target definition, and validation process; alternatively lead credible non‑SBTi pathways if required.
• Monitor the evolving global ESG regulatory and legal landscape, ensuring compliance with sustainability reporting, disclosure and claims requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on sustainability claims and external communications, supporting Marketing, PR, Investor Relations, and customer-facing teams.
• Represent CHI in industry forums and advocacy groups, supporting investor and stakeholder engagement and strengthening CHI's ESG ratings and reputation.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Environmental or Sustainability (or equivalent)
• Sustainability experience (ESG Corporate, GRI, TCFD, ESRS frameworks)
• Writing skills, product & project evaluation
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and projects
• Solid project management and leadership skills
• English fluent

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.