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Sustainability Manager

Date:  1 Jul 2025
Location: 

Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099

Custom Field 1:  Essential Functions

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Designation: EHS Sustainability Manager

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: EHSS

Reporting to: Head -Environment, Compliance and Sustainability (Corporate)

 

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

 

Job Purpose                              

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, EHSS to lead the development and implementation of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs at a large office site housing over 1,000 employees. This role is critical in ensuring legal compliance, workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and alignment with corporate goals including SBTi commitments and wellness integration. The position also oversees essential programs such as fire safety, travel risk management, pest control, and engagement with external partners.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines

  1. Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned
  2. Contributing to the development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance with the company’s integrity & quality standards
  3. Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, safety and sustainability (EHSS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times.
  4. Ensuring safety of self, teams and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, safety and sustainability (EHSS) requirements at all times in the workplace.
  5. Ensure all assigned mandatory training related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self
  6. Compliance to Syngene’ s quality standards at all times
  7. Hold self and their teams accountable for the achievement of safety goals
  8. Govern and Review safety metrics from time to time

Core Purpose of the Role:

  1. To work on Corporate Sustainability strategies, goals and a robust suite of ESG programme.
  2. To work closely with Divisions and operating units regions and its leadership teams on ESG matters
  3. Train employees in sustainability practices and track improvements.
  4. Deliver targets with respect to Employee safety, Energy, Water and waste management
  5. To guide the team on environmental compliances for operating sites
  6. To generate a mechanism for sustainability performance review and establish active dashboard
  7. Drive CDP reporting, Eco Vadis assessment and all other sustainability reporting for Syngene
  8. To strengthen environmental protection measures and drive the ESG program for the organization as a subject matter expert.
  9. Map out Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions (Scope-1, 2 and 3), water consumption and waste footprint baseline and track the actionable and achieve targets
  10. Active involvement in Annual report/BRSR/ESG report preparation, and ensure nil observations in external assurance audits
  11. Drive materiality assessment and improvement plans
  12. Align with site annual objectives for reduction in energy consumption as per SBTi (Science based targets initiative) and track progress. 
  13. To work on client specific sustainability requirements and track progress.
  14. Advice and track to develop strategies for green supply chain management and reduction in Scope-3 emissions.
  15. Engage external consultants, legal counsel and regulatory bodies to address site or corporate compliance issues and lead/direct resolution activities.
  16. Develop risk and opportunities in terms of Climate change and water security for Syngene operations (RCP’s) and ensure mitigative measures implemented and tracked
  17. Ensure Sites has a transparent data monitoring system on sustainability matters, audit and build a robust fool proof system to ensure External Assurances can be achieved.
  18. Corporate oversight includes the management of:
  • Company’s audit program
  • EHSS Liability reserves and conduct acquisition/divesture assessments
  • Drive Sustainability of the organization in line with the internationally recognized norms

 

 

Educational Qualification:  

  • Degree/ Master degree in Environmental Science/Engineering -Chemical Environmental technology
  • Knowledge and experience of managing compliance to environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, etc). Understanding of Occupational laws (e.g., OSHA) and safety practices in order to minimize safety incidents
  • Good understanding of ESG (Environment and Social governance, carbon footprints, SBTi-Science based targets initiative, organizational sustainability reporting in CDP, Ecovadis etc)

 

Technical/functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)

  • Strong understanding of environmental and safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001/14001).
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Experience supporting corporate sustainability or ESG frameworks.
  • IT literate, with the ability to use the full Microsoft Office package
  • Knowledge of current Health and Safety practice within Pharma sector
  • Need strong analytical and detail orientation skill
  • Good networking skill

 

 

 

Experience:

  • 8+ years of experience in large corporate environments (1,000+ employees), managing EHSS Sustainability.

 

Behavioral Skills:

  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Work-life balance
  • Time-Management
  • Self-improvement
  • Stress Management
  • Patience

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

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