Corporate Sustainability & ESG Manager (m/f/x)

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Corporate Sustainability & ESG Manager (m/f/x), Munich

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11.05.2025

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25.06.2025

Job Description:

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and more than 17,000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life. In Oncology, we strive to become a global pharma innovator with a competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 13 European countries and Canada.

For our Sustainability team at our Munich headquarters, we are looking for a

Corporate Sustainability & ESG Manager (m/f/x)

The position:

We are seeking a forward-thinking and quality-driven individual to support our sustainability department at a European level. Your main responsibilities will include implementing and expanding ESG projects to achieve the company\’s global sustainability vision. This cross-functional role requires collaboration across various functions in Europe and globally. Reporting to the Director of Sustainability, your primary tasks will include implementing CSRD and EU Taxonomy requirements, along with other sustainability-related projects.

Join us as a passionate Corporate Sustainability & ESG Manager to drive our sustainability initiatives and promote a culture of sustainability within the organization.

Role & responsibilities:

• Support and lead various sustainability projects across all three ESG areas: environment, social/employees, and compliance with upcoming sustainability requirements.
• Create strategic roadmaps, implement requirements, and establish internal structures and processes, especially related to EU sustainability reporting (CSRD, Taxonomy).
• Conduct benchmarks, evaluate results, and identify actions and emerging trends.
• Identify issues proactively and seek creative solutions.
• Collaborate across functions and regions, aligning ESG projects and initiatives.
• Contribute innovative ideas to advance sustainability efforts.
• Work within a virtual matrix organization with diverse stakeholders at local, regional, and global levels.

Professional experience & education:

• University degree (Master or diploma) in sustainability, business administration, social sciences, or related fields.
• 5-6 years of professional experience in sustainability and ESG management, with a strong understanding of current and upcoming requirements.
• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks, especially CSRD and EU Taxonomy.
• Strong strategic, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, ideally in an international environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, structured work approach, initiative, and service orientation.
• Team-oriented, responsible, committed, and willing to travel occasionally.
• Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges proactively.
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in English; German and/or Japanese skills are advantageous.

Why work with us?

At Daiichi Sankyo, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in patients\‘ lives. We foster a culture of mutual respect, inclusion, and continuous learning, encouraging you to grow, think boldly, and contribute ideas. If you are proactive and passionate about patient care, we look forward to your application.

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