Sustainability Expert

Department Info

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Sustainability Officer to coordinate our sustainability initiatives across the EMEA region and strengthen our current team. This role is pivotal in ensuring identification and compliance with emerging regulations, leading preparation for CSRD/ESG reporting, driving internal engagement, and supporting our European and global sustainability strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Sustainability Reporting  
  • You will be a driving member of the Terumo Europe ESG reporting taskforce and lead on the GHG reporting strategy for Terumo Europe
• Regulatory Watch & compliance / Industry representation
  • You will provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders about relevant EU and national environmental & sustainability legislation
  • You will facilitate internal alignment and prioritisation
  • You will represent Terumo Europe in some relevant industry groups
• Sustainability as a Business enabler 
  • You will maintain the company Customer-facing tools
  • You are the Go-to person for tender associates and commercial teams across EMEA on sustainability topics
  • You will support the annual Ecovadis submission
  • You will have an important “Customer-facing” role, interacting with key clinical and non-clinical stakeholders
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • You will develop and deliver together with the cross-functional teams engagement campaigns to raise awareness and foster a sustainability culture among associates

Profile Description

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility, ideally within the healthcare Industry
• Familiar with CSRD, GHG Protocol, GHG reporting, SBTi, and other EU sustainability legislation (including environmental legislation)
• Experience with sustainability (reporting) platforms is an advantage
• Clear, simple, effective and empathic communication style
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Able to question the way things are done and propose ways to improve (continuous improvement)
• Fluent in English; other European languages (especially Dutch) are a plus
• The position is preferably based in Belgium

Offer

This role combines everything that is meaningful about sustainability: strategic impact, regulatory depth, and real business enablement. It allows you to work at EMEA level, engage directly with customers and industry peers, and translate sustainability requirements into value for both the business and society. It is a role where you can both contribute immediately and continue to grow as a sustainability professional.

Working for Terumo means contributing to society through healthcare. 
We offer a fantastic opportunity to work in a top performing team in an exciting and rewarding sector. 
You will get the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment in which every associate, customer and business partner is treated with respect, where sincerity is key and where everyone always strives to find the most optimal solution. Furthermore, you’ll find yourself in an environment that promotes a mindset that embraces challenge for the future. 
Interested in joining our passionate team? 

Contact Person

Peter Coolen

Talent Acquisition Partner