Manager, Sustainability Reporting and Strategic Projects

Role Description

In 2021, Zoetis launched Driven to Care, the company’s first sustainability plan, which builds on our commitments

to our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. Across three pillars – Communities, Animals and Planet – our sustainability strategy outlines our priorities and the aspirations we have set to become an even more sustainable business and to support a healthier future for us all.    

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Manager, Sustainability Reporting and Strategic Projects, to drive our sustainability reporting strategy and support the delivery of strategic sustainability initiatives. This role involves collaborating closely with partners across the business to lead key sustainability reporting and disclosures for our stakeholders and in alignment with applicable requirements. Additionally, this role will oversee strategic projects for implementation of our sustainability reporting strategy.

Responsibilities

·       Manage key sustainability reporting deliverables, including for both voluntary and regulatory ESG disclosures

·       Interpret and apply internal policies and controls related to sustainability reporting

·       Apply sustainability reporting frameworks and methodologies in compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines

·       Collaborate for the delivery of double materiality assessments to align and report on the most significant ESG issues for Zoetis  

·       Support Zoetis’ annual Sustainability Report process

·       Develop project plans to deliver sustainability reporting and due diligence activities, advancing our progress on Driven to Care and aligning with regulatory requirements

·       Coordinate activities to advance policies and programs to meet our sustainability reporting requirements

·       Manage gap assessments and closure processes for sustainability reporting

·       Support engagement with external stakeholders, including customers, investors and industry groups, to communicate Zoetis' sustainability efforts and gather feedback 

·       Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver materials for sustainability presentations and strategic meetings

·       Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives and projects across the organization

·       Benchmark Zoetis' sustainability performance against industry peers and identify opportunities for improvement

·       Track landscape changes for ESG disclosures and provide guidance on upcoming trends

Education, Experience, and Skills

·       Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s Degree is a plus

·       5+ years of experience in ESG disclosures, sustainability program support, sustainability reporting, sustainability project management, or related experience

·       An understanding of key sustainability frameworks, disclosures, and regulations including EU CSRD, CSDDD, TCFD, SASB, and CDP

·       Demonstrated history of project management experience

·       Strong grasp of the ESG data landscape

·       Superb written and verbal communication skills, as well as the proven ability to effectively convey animal health sustainability and ESG themes with key stakeholders (i.e., customers, investors, industry organizations)

·       Ability to work i