BioNexUS Manufacturing Sustainability Lead, Capital Projects (US Posting)

Make your mark for patients We are looking for a BioNexUS Manufacturing Sustainability Lead, Capital Projects who is strategic, influential, delivery-oriented. This hybrid position (at least 40% of the time in office) is located at our U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia and requires 15% domestic & international travel. About the role You will shape the environmental sustainability strategy of a new, large‑scale biopharma manufacturing site developed from the ground up. You will embed environmental sustainability into all project phases, from concept to commissioning, while ensuring compliance, quality, safety, and business continuity. You will own the LEED Gold certification strategy, translate sustainability ambitions into concrete design and engineering decisions, and ensure measurable environmental outcomes over the long term. Who you will work with You will work at the intersection of engineering, HSE (health, safety, and environment), procurement, facilities, quality, operations, and maintenance, and collaborate with external partners such as LEED consultants. You’ll coordinate with a geographically split team between Belgium and the U.S., acting as the central environmental sustainability point of contact across the BioNexUS program while connecting stakeholders and driving alignment on sustainability priorities. What you will do Own and execute the LEED Gold certification strategy from design through commissioning. Translate environmental sustainability goals into engineering specifications, governance, and project decisions. Act as the environmental voice in project governance and key decision‑making forums. Coordinate cross‑functional teams to embed “Green by Design” principles across all technical domains. Define, track, and report environmental KPIs, risks, and program milestones. Ensure a smooth handover of environmental matters to future Site Technical Services teams. Qualifications Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. 10+ years’ experience in environmental sustainability within large industrial or pharma capital projects. Strong background in LEED/BREEAM certification, green building design, or environmental integration. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and work across complex, regulated environments. Experience working under pressure in large programs with evolving priorities and ambiguity. Ability to regularly collaborate across time zones; partial availability in the other time zone is expected. UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that if your enquiry does not relate to adjustments we will not be able to support you through this channel. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCB S.A.