Job title: Environmental Governance Lead
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.
Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.
At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at
www.opella.com
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Mission:
As Environmental Governance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the operationalization of Opella’s environmental governance across functions (HSE, R&D, Procurement, Risks) translating global ambitions into policies, controls, and actions plans. With a strong emphasis on climate, circular economy, water stewardship and biodiversity, this role combines strategic foresight, cross-functional influence, and expert governance leadership and drive cross-functional alignment and delivers measurable business impact . You will support the integration of sustainability into business processes and decision-making, drive environmental risk management, and help ensure Opella’s long-term competitiveness, aligned with our B Corp journey and Net Zero ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Development:
- Governance & Policy Implementation:
- Sustainability Strategic Plan and Budget
Act a primary liaison with Finance to integrate the financial impacts of the sustainability roadmap into the multi-year strategic plan and annual budget cycle. In collaboration with Finance, ensure sustainability budget alignment, monitor allocations and initiatives progress, proactively identify risks and gaps to deliver Opella’s environmental targets.
- Climate Risk & Resilience Leadership:
- Cross-Functional Strategic Partnering:
- External Engagement & Representation:
- Strategic Foresight & Benchmarking:
Profile
Education:
Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Management, or a related field.
Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Management, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in ESG, environmental governance, or sustainability strategy roles, ideally in FMCG, healthcare, consulting, or industrial sectors.
- Proven ability to drive policy implementation and cross-functional execution.
- Demonstrated expertise in regulatory frameworks (CSRD, TCFD, TNFD, SBTi, ISO 14001) and material environmental topics (GHG, circularity, water, biodiversity).
- Fluent in English and French is a nice to have
Core Skills:
- Strategic & Systemic Thinking:
- Governance & Policy Deployment:
- Project Management & Execution:
- Influence & Collaboration:
- Environmental Subject Matter Expertise:
Why us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers.
We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
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