Sustainability & Environmental Footprint Manager

Role Summary

Sustainability & Environmental Footprint Manager will support the development and scaling of LCA capabilities across Pfizer, with a strong focus on LCA data collection and validation, study execution, modelling and interpretation of results.

The role will coordinate externally conducted LCAs with consultants, perform internal sustainability assessments usinga range of LCA tools, including Pfizer internal life-cycle assessment tool,and standard methodologies. The position will translate LCA results into actionable insights that support product, packaging, tender and other business decisions, while helping establish the data and processes required to scale LCA across Pfizer’s product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

LCA Data Collection & Validation

Lead the collection, review and validation of primary and secondary data required for LCA studies, working with relevant internal functions and external partners.

Assess data quality, completeness and consistency, identifying assumptions, limitations and data gaps.

Build and maintain structured datasets and supporting documentation to enable repeatable and scalable LCA assessments.

Develop a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle and the main environmental impacts across its different stages.

LCA Execution & Modelling

Identify the most appropriate, fit-for-purpose methodology and conduct internal LCAs, Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) assessments, and other environmental assessments to support business needs using the right tool and methodology

Support definition of study objectives, scope, system boundaries, functional units, assumptions and data requirements.

Perform modelling, scenario analysis and interpretation of environmental impacts with a stron focus on Carbon Emissions

Identify environmental, specially carbon,hotspots and opportunities for improvement across the product lifecycle.

External LCA Studies

Manage individual LCA studies delivered by external consultants, from scope definition and data collection through delivery and review.

Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure consultants receive appropriate and reliable data.

Review consultant methodologies, assumptions, models and outputs to ensure quality and consistency.

Translate external LCA findings into clear and actionable insights for internal stakeholders.

Business Decision Support

Understand the objectives and intended use of each LCA and ensure the methodology is appropriate for the business question.

Translate LCA results into insights that can support decisions, including packaging choices, transportation mode, product sustainability improvements and other business trade-offs.

Clearly communicate LCA findings, limitations and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.

LCA Methodology & External Trends

Maintain knowledge of key LCA methodologies, standards, tools and emerging industry practices.

Monitor developments relevant to pharmaceutical product sustainability and environmental footprinting.

Support consistent application of LCA approaches and methodologies across studies.

Commercial & Tender Support

Support the collection, validation and provision of product sustainability data for commercial tenders and customer requests.

Help develop reusable product-level sustainability information to improve efficiency and consistency of future responses.

Scaling LCA Across Pfizer

Support the development of processes, datasets, templates and methodologies that enable LCA to be scaled across Pfizer’s product portfolio.

Contribute to the prioritisation and delivery of LCA studies across products.

Help capture lessons learned and improve the efficiency and consistency of future assessments

Identify and implement opportunities to leverage digitalisation, automation and AI to streamline LCA data collection, analysis and reporting, improve data quality, and enable LCA capabilities to scale across Pfizer.

 

Experience & Skills

Degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, chemistry, chemical engineering or a related discipline.

Practical experience with Life Cycle Assessment, environmental footprinting or product sustainability analysis.

Experience collecting, validating and analysing complex environmental and operational datasets.

Experience with LCA modelling tools and databases;

Understanding of recognised LCA standards and methodologies

Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret LCA results and translate them into business-relevant insights.

AI fluency and digital mindset, with the ability to identify and leverage AI, automation and digital tools to improve the efficiency, quality and scalability of LCA activities.

Experience managing projects and/or working with external consultants.

Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

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Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

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