ESG Data and Assurance Manager 80-100% (f/d/m)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

We need a passionate and collaborative individual to support and drive the ESG data process in our Basel headquarters. They should have an overview of different reporting standards and frameworks.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive the ESG-data reporting process and tools (governance, training, tools maintenance, performance monitoring) as part of the team.

• Design and implement key controls for national (Swiss CO Art. 964) and international (CSRD) non-financial reporting in collaboration with the Financial functions.

• Supervise regulatory changes related to ESG data reporting, including GHG Protocol, TCFD, CSRD, and others.

• Ensure timely reporting of ESG data at the site level. Consolidate and analyze data including plausibility at Divisional and Company levels.

• Understand and develop IT-platforms, systems, and analytical applications to collate and consolidate ESG data with established general IT controls.

• Actively coordinate with all sources of data and functions vital for preparing the sustainability report (HR, Finance, Operations, Legal, Engineering, Procurement).

• Participate in third-party limited/reasonable assurance of ESG data.

Key requirements:

• Data-driven individual with 2-5 years of experience with environmental (e.g., carbon footprint), safety, and social data.

• University Degree or equivalent experience, minimum Bachelor’s degree in fields such as engineering or ESG, analyst/audit/controls, with experience in data and systems.

• Proficiency in English is a must; other languages, especially German, are a plus.

• Experience in ESG reporting, assurance, and controls is essential.

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills and experience.

• Outstanding people-relations skills with the ability to partner with others to develop practical solutions that meet business needs.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, or in performing crucial job functions, please contact us.

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.