Sustainability Specialist Intern/ Coop

Herspiegel Consulting was recently recognized as one of PA's "Best Places to Work 2023."

Herspiegel Consulting is a management consulting firm focusing on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Our organization helps clients build successful brands from preclinical phases through launch and to formulate and implement brand-specific strategies and programs for in-line brands. Services include brand strategy, market assessment; brand positioning, launch planning, lifecycle management, thought leader identification and engagement, and identification/development of marketing programs and sales force training/communication.

We are seeking a Sustainability Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, with experience working in a Sustainability position or procurement environment preferably in pharmaceutical & life sciences industry.

This position will be responsible for coordinating the company sustainability programs and assist with client proposals. The coordinator will lead research and analysis used to develop corporate sustainability strategies to ensure that business practices are environmentally friendly and compliant with client requirements and leverage “green” best practices. Additional responsibilities will include supporting the marketing efforts including driving growth and enhancing Herspiegel’s brands across a variety of media. The position is based in Herspiegel’s Yardley, PA headquarters.

Sustainability & “Green” program development and reporting

• Collaborates with leadership to implement processes and technologies that reduce the company carbon footprint

• Promotes and explains the company sustainability philosophy to internal and external stakeholders

• Develop understanding of Herspiegel business offerings and processes associated with regulatory and client reporting requirements

• Prepare various reports and company assessments for internal and external purposes

• Monitor and report progress against sustainability goals and objectives

• Implement a highly organized approach and structure to ensure focus and alignment among business units on sustainability initiative, as well as timely and accurate KPIand ESG data collection and validation reporting

• Monitor, recommend and coordinate opportunities for award submittals

• Prepare communications regarding sustainability activities in coordination with Herspiegel offices around the world

• Maintain a list of sustainability related commitments made to customers and ensure any agreed reporting is completed and compliant

• Coordinate compliance and reporting with client Contract Management, Sales and Procurement and Purchasing departments

Marketing Operations

• Marketing Support as needed when available.

REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field such as Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Marketing or Business Administration

• At least two years of experience with Green and Sustainability programs such as EcoVadis, SME Climate Hub.

• Advanced skills in excel and PowerPoint to analyze and present complex data, results, and strategy

• Professional, confident, enthusiastic and detail oriented

• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Ability to work with a sense of urgency

• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and be resourceful

• Possessing proven communication skills, including experience effectively working with senior management

• Experience with Green & Sustainability programs such as SME Climate Hub and EcoVadis

Herspiegel Consulting is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation for this role is set with the salary band up to $25 per hour

Individuals must reside in Yardley, PA, Raleigh, NC or Toronto, CA. This role is Hybrid and expectations will be to be in office 3 days a week.