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Alkermes, Inc
Senior Sustainability Engineer
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A Sustainability Specialist addresses environmental sustainability issues for companies or organizations, including university systems. Develops strategies for reducing energy costs, promotes environmentally friendly production, business or maintenance practices.
$85,436 / year median in Massachusetts
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Summary The Senior Sustainability Engineer will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of environmental sustainability projects across the company's facilities and operations portfolio. . This role bridges functional/ site-level execution with enterprise strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify environmental impact reduction initiatives that are value-add, practical and technically sound, scalable, and aligned with corporate commitments and regulatory requirements. The role will influence a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement across the company through awareness campaigns and proactive workforce engagement. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Develop and support environmental impact reduction strategies across company sites. Translate corporate sustainability goals into practical, scalable initiatives aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements. Act as a technical expert and trusted advisor on sustainability and environmental topics. Lead and support sustainability projects (e.g. energy efficiency, resource optimisation, waste reduction, equipment upgrades). Embed sustainability principles into capital projects, technology transfers, and day-to-day operations, supported by effective change management. Establish standardised processes for sustainability data collection, KPI tracking, reporting, and trend analysis. Conduct environmental impact and carbon footprint assessments for products and processes. Identify risks, opportunities, and stakeholder value through structured analysis and problem solving. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and corporate EHS standards. Coach and influence leaders and teams to build shared ownership and a culture of environmental sustainability and continuous improvement. Qualifications Required Qualifications 7-10 years' experience in sustainability, environmental or energy engineering, ideally in biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or related technical field. Experience leading multi-site sustainability and/ or energy efficiency initiatives and projects. Advanced analytical skills and experience working with environmental data. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications Understanding of biopharma manufacturing, laboratory, and R D operations. Certification in Sustainability or Environmental/Energy Engineering. Experience with carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment (LCA), and science-based targets. Knowledge of