Head of Environment

Description

**Job Title:** *Head of Environment* * *Location: Ocoyoacac Plant, Mexico* * *Work Model:* **About the Role** As **Head of Environment** within our **HSE team**, you will **manage the environmental protection function, fully comply with legal requirements in a transparent manner, and implement the Environmental Programs mandated by the global HSE team to ensure sustainable development goals (reducing environmental impact) and guarantee operational continuity**. *Join a global network that transforms how Sanofi delivers its products — seamlessly, intentionally, and at scale. In M\&S, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.* **About Sanofi:** We are an R\+D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enable us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people worldwide. Together, we pursue the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. **Key Responsibilities:** * Identify and assess environmental aspects and impacts of our operations to define mitigation and control measures aligned with regulatory compliance and SANOFI’s global standards. * Manage the environmental management systems across both sites, ensuring harmonization; updating the environmental policy, defining operating procedures, delivering relevant training, conducting audits, and tracking action plans. * Host global HSE audits and respond to inspections by governmental agencies in an ethical and compliant environment. Define action plans for identified findings and ensure full adherence to those action plans to close findings strategically. * Develop an annual work plan with defined deadlines and track progress against it. * Propose budgets to implement environmental initiatives that meet regulatory requirements and global standards. Review and monitor budget execution with the relevant department, as well as supplier invoicing status. * Manage environmental performance indicators with local and global visibility. Meet reporting deadlines and define corrective actions when indicators require them. * Develop and implement local policies and procedures related to safety to manage, prevent, and control occupational risks and key threats that could disrupt site operations. **About You** **Experience:** 5 years as a Manager — primarily in HSE Environmental functions — experience in pharmaceutical or chemical-pharmaceutical manufacturing plants — experience with environmental management systems — implementation of environmental management programs — implementation of global environmental standards. **Soft and Technical Skills:** * High level of ethics and compliance. * Ability to manage operations across TWO sites. * In-depth knowledge of municipal, state, and federal regulations. * Management, recording, and control of environmental KPIs. * Excellent time management to handle multiple projects simultaneously (operations management, program implementation, and tracking of global requirements). * This is a managerial position with no direct reports; therefore, strong influence skills are required to drive execution. * Budget management for the area (purchase order administration, payments, invoicing, etc.). **Education:** Engineering degree (Environmental, Chemical, Industrial, etc.) **Languages:** *English (conversational, writing, and reading)* ***Why Join Us*** * Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. * Discover endless opportunities to develop your talent and accelerate your career — whether through promotion or lateral moves, locally or internationally. * Enjoy a thoughtfully designed and comprehensive benefits package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. * Shape the future of medicine and vaccine distribution with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply chain. * Drive industry-leading performance by leveraging digital innovation, data, and artificial intelligence — quickly and at scale. * Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime. **Pursue Progress. Discover the Extraordinary.** Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science — where your growth can be as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to go further, think faster, and achieve what has never been done before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge conventions, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to pursue the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover the Extraordinary — together. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and learn about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com! \#LI\-LAT \#LI\-Onsite