Director Sustainability and Environment

A professional association is looking for an expert in sustainability and environment.

What you will do.

• Policy Leadership: Lead priority sustainability and environmental policy portfolios (e.g., circular economy, waste management, decarbonisation, ESG reporting). Shape and drive strategic industry positions on EU Green Deal and related legislative initiatives. Act as a key spokesperson on sustainability and environmental topics. Promote the role of the medical technology sector in delivering sustainable healthcare systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with key EU institutions, policymakers, regulators, and sustainability stakeholders. Lead coalition-building efforts and engagement with industry associations, cross-sector alliances, and environmental platforms.
• Member Support: Work with members to develop consensus positions on sustainability and environmental policy questions. Maintain continuous engagement with members at the technical, policy, and board level.
• Team Leadership: Foster a strong, purpose-driven team culture. Support team members in their development to realise their potential. Ensure agile and effective internal processes.
• Cross-Departmental Support: Provide sustainability and environmental expertise across policy areas (e.g., regulatory, digital, market access) leading to internal alignment and consistency of messaging. Integrate the priorities and considerations from the ESG groups into the broader strategy of the association.
• Sustainability Intelligence & Foresight: Monitor and analyse EU policy and regulatory developments related to sustainability, environment, and ESG. Provide forward-looking insights on emerging trends and risks affecting the sector. Ensure effective intelligence-sharing and coordination of stakeholder insights to inform advocacy.

What they ask

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Environmental Affairs, Healthcare, EU Institutions, or Industry.
• Master's degree, ideally in Environmental, Biomedical, Natural, Political, or Social Sciences.
• Excellent EU legislative knowledge, especially related to environmental and/or chemical and/or healthcare regulations.
• Proven experience leading, organizing, and reporting on projects to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the senior leadership level.
• Strong track record of driving strategic change and innovation.
• Experience collaborating with C-suite executives and board members.
• Partnership-focused with demonstrated ability to work closely with peer-level directors and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including a forte for active listening.
• Fluent in English, other EU language(s) highly appreciated.