
Sustainability & Waste Management Expert
Vienna, Vienna- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Level: Senior
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.
In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.
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Job Description
About the Role
As an Expert in Sustainability and Waste Management, you will be responsible for waste management and the development of sustainability concepts at the Aspern Seestadt site. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with legal requirements and support the EHS Manager in implementing environmental, health and safety measures.
How you will contribute:
- Waste management: Serve as a certified waste management officer, including the operational implementation and maintenance of the waste management concept.
- Development and implementation: develop, implement, and maintain the waste management concept in compliance with regulations.
- Monitoring: Oversee and manage waste disposal processes to ensure compliance with all legal standards.
- Sustainability concepts: Development and monitoring of concepts with a focus on buildings, work processes, climate strategies, and CO2 reduction.
- Sustainability reporting: Preparation of reports in accordance with CSRD/ESRS requirements and analysis of the status quo.
- Regulatory trends: Monitoring of regulatory developments and assessing their impact on business practices, with a focus on sustainable practices and CO2 reduction.
- Promote initiatives: Driving initiatives such as eco-friendly chemicals, hazardous waste reduction, recycling, and reusable laboratory systems.
- Technical standards: Local implementation and auditing of global technical standards for R&D.
- EHS tools: Maintenance and management of internal tools.
- General support: Support for operational processes and risk management on site.
Skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental management, sustainability, logistics, or similar fields.
- Certification as a waste management officer is mandatory; additional certifications are an advantage.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in environmental management, preferably in waste management and carbon accounting.
- Deep understanding of legal and environmental standards as well as sustainability strategies and regulatory affairs.
- Knowledge of sustainability standards (e.g., CSRD/ESRS).
- Proficient in MS Office, SAP, Power BI, and EHS tools.
- Fluent German and English language skills.
- Effective communication skills and strong stakeholder management.
- Independent and structured way of working.
- Ability to collaborate across departments.
- Willingness to train as a laser safety officer and safety representative is desirable.
What we offer you:
A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 4.270,14 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.
Family-friendly company environment; support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten
Work@home depending on the position / department
Commuting allowance or parking space (tax applicable)
Comprehensive training programs
In-house job rotation program
In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers
Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)
Employee Referral Program
Employee Recognition Program
Takeda Resource Groups
Medical checkups
Free vaccination program
Fitness Center in I67
Employee discounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Group accident insurance
More About Us:
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 230 years of distinguished history in Japan.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Make History, Change Futures.
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, the organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver on our vision. The omnipresent patient focus instills pride in personal contributions.
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