Environmental Sustainability Leader

Job Description SummaryThe Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) Environmental Sustainability Leader serves as a strategic partner to the PDx leadership team, driving the development and execution of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy across the PDx business unit. This role leads efforts to embed environmental sustainability into product development, manufacturing, and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and stakeholder and regulatory expectations. Through cross-functional collaboration, coaching, and change leadership, the Sustainability Leader fosters a culture of environmental stewardship and continuous improvement, delivering measurable impact on ESG performance and long-term business resilience.ResponsibilitiesJob DescriptionEngage with PDx Leadership to embed environmental sustainability into business segment and R&D strategies, ensuring integration through business programs and projects. Define and integrate sustainability expectations throughout the value chain, from LCAs to product takeback programs.Lead efforts within the PDx business to advance GE HealthCare’s public climate commitments and corporate environmental initiatives by aligning functional strategies, driving execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve sustainability goals.Partner with the GE HealthCare Corporate EHS team, GE HealthCare Corporate Head of ESG, internal product compliance engineering and business segment engineering teams to ensure alignment with the PDX sustainability program and integration of environmental priorities into product development.Execute decarbonization roadmaps with the manufacturing sites aligned with our science-based targets and net-zero goals.Collaborate with PDx Leadership and functional experts (Legal, Marketing, Commercial Sales, Sourcing, Engineering, QA, Finance, etc.) to communicate ESG priorities internally and externally and respond to emerging issues.Monitor and respond to emerging environmental regulations and customer tenders to proactively align business practices and ensure long-term resilience.Provide strategic guidance to ensure compliance with local regulations and societal expectations, enabling sustainable business growth.Coach, mentor, and lead teams in implementing sustainability initiatives that deliver on business goals and objectives.Drive change management efforts with the GE HealthCare Environmental Team to build momentum and engagement for sustainability-related operational changes across the organization.QualificationsSolid experience in a similar role gained in the life science, healthcare, automotive manufacturing or logistic process industry, or any similar environments.Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering – chemical/technical discipline preferredDemonstrated knowledge and experience in developing product life cycle assessments (LCAs), including evaluating environmental impacts across design, manufacturing, use, and end-of-life stages.Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate well within all levels of the organizationDemonstrated ability to lead in a complex global environment energizing global teams and executing global projects.Proven ability to drive and manage change initiatives in a matrix environment.Ability to successfully motivate and maintain high moral, employee involvement, safety and teamwork.Ability to travel globally (30%).Fluency in EnglishDesired SkillsCredibility: this position will work with stakeholders at all levels within the organization. This role will require strong subject matter expertise, effective communications, challenge and influencing skills and engage stakeholders through strong interpersonal connections.Ability to create long lasting relationships, build trust and manage conflicts/unforeseen events with any stakeholder.Experience in engaging with Regulatory authorities to manage and mitigate product stewardship risksInclusion and DiversityGE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.BehaviorsWe expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.Total RewardsOur total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No