Director of Global Sustainability

Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

Director of Global Sustainability lead Telix Pharmaceuticals' sustainability strategy and compliance with climate disclosure standards. Overseeing reporting, governance, and cross-functional initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Steward the Board‑approved sustainability strategy and ensure its consistent execution, disclosure, and alignment with regulatory and risk requirements
With business unit leaders, clarify roles, ownership, and accountabilities for sustainability‑related data, risks, and disclosures, in alignment with the Group’s short-, medium- and longer-term goals, including setting targets and KPIs to measure success in sustainability initiatives
Own and deliver Telix’s annual climate and sustainability reporting cycle, including:
Ongoing reporting under Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (AASB S2)
Maintenance of consistency and comparability year‑on‑year
Preparation of Board‑ and ARC‑ready materials and disclosures
Lead the development, disclosure, and continuous improvement of Telix’s Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions inventory from FY2026 onwards, including boundary setting, category selection, estimation methodologies, documentation, and audit readiness
Maintain and strengthen sustainability reporting controls, documentation, and audit trails to support current and future limited and reasonable assurance requirements
Support the Board in evaluating the timing, readiness, and governance implications of future climate targets, without premature commitment. Update/maintain the Telix Sustainability Report annually
Assess risks and maintain the sustainability and climate risk profile within Telix’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework, ensuring consistency with broader strategic and operational risks
Ensure climate‑related risks are monitored, escalated, and reported through established ERM and ARC reporting processes, rather than through standalone frameworks
Provide targeted, role‑appropriate guidance to senior leaders, Finance, Risk, and Operations teams to support accurate data collection, risk identification, and compliant disclosures
Launch and chair a cross-functional sustainability working group to support/champion sustainability efforts across the business
In collaboration with the corporate communications team, engage with external stakeholders, including investors, customers, community organisations, regulatory agencies and industry groups, to promote sustainability relevant initiatives
Promote a culture of sustainability throughout the organization
Develop training programs to educate employees on matters including sustainability, sustainability practices and the importance of environmental stewardship
With relevant business unit leaders design and implement programs related to energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, sustainable procurement, and other relevant ESG efforts
Foster innovation in sustainable resourcing practices and explore new technologies and methodologies to support these efforts.
Drive efforts to reduce the Group’s carbon footprint and enhance resource efficiency
Stay informed on sustainability trends, best practices and regulatory changes
Manage external advisors and assurance providers to ensure consistent interpretation and controlled evolution of disclosures
Conduct research and analysis to support sustainability initiatives and drive improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science or related field/s. Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of experience in environmental management or sustainability roles globally, with a proven record of program development and ownership, leadership and strategic impact
5+ years of experience in a highly regulated, global manufacturing environment, with biopharmaceutical experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of mandatory climate disclosure standards (AASB S2, ISSB/IFRS sustainability standards) and experience preparing board‑approved disclosures
Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence organizational change, analyze data, develop actionable insights and drive performance improvements
Proven experience engaging with and presenting to senior leadership and board committees
Up to 15 percent travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salaries
annual performance-based bonuses
equity-based incentive program
generous vacation
paid wellness days
support for learning and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainability reportingclimate disclosure standardsAASB S2environmental managementdata analysisprogram developmentproject managementcarbon footprint reductionenergy efficiencysustainable procurement

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic impactinfluencing changecommunicationcollaborationguidancetraining developmentstakeholder engagementinnovationorganizational culture promotion

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in sustainabilityBachelor’s degree in environmental scienceMaster’s degree in sustainability (preferred)