Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Sustainability Lead

Evolve Selection
Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom
Last month
£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Seniority
Lead
Posted
8 Apr 2026 (Last month)

We are partnering with a leading organisation in the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Retail Eye Care market, to recruit an impactful Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Sustainability Lead who will shape and drive the company’s environmental strategy. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders, external partners and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful change, influence culture and bring new ideas to life.

This is a full-time permanent position, working remotely with limited travel to our client’s office when required.

What’s on offer?

Excellent Salary & Benefits – Up to £75,000 basic (dependent upon experience) plus benefits!

Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Entrepreneurial Spirit - Enjoy the agility and visibility of an ambitious organisation where you can make a real difference.

Job Stability – Thrive in one of the industry’s most resilient and future-proof organisations

Ideal Requirements for the Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Sustainability Lead

* Proven experience in sustainability management, environmental compliance and net zero project implementation. Ideally, this is within the Healthcare, OTC or pharmaceutical industry.

* Use cutting-edge tools and insights - proficiency in sustainability assessment tools, carbon footprint analysis, and other relevant software.

* Experienced in identifying trends and delivering smart, data-driven recommendations that influence key decisions.

* Lead, inspire, and influence, working across teams and with external partners to embed sustainable practices and create lasting behavioural change.

Role Responsibilities for the Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Sustainability Lead

* Lead and bring to life an ambitious sustainability vision, driving the execution of a forward-thinking 3-year strategy that delivers real, measurable impact across the business.

* Shape the future of sustainability by generating fresh ideas, exploring new opportunities, and embedding innovative practices that push boundaries and set new standards.

* Be the driving force behind meaningful change, identifying key areas for improvement and collaborating across teams and with external partners to deliver tangible sustainability outcomes.

* Turn data into action and influence, tracking performance, uncovering insights, and presenting compelling, research-backed recommendations that guide strategic decision-making.

Recruitment Process

* 2 stage interview process.

* Interviews ASAP!

Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the MedTech recruitment team for full details!

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic

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