Senior Corporate Sustainability Manager

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Who we are

In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, we – through our core business brands Phonak, Unitron, Hansaton, Advanced Bionics and AudioNova – develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Sustainability Manager to join our Group Sustainability/ESG team, who is experienced in driving a company’s sustainability strategy and performance, who likes working in cross-functional teams and in an international environment, and who is a strong project manager with curiosity for new developments in the field of corporate sustainability.

In this role, you will contribute to implementing and further developing our ESG strategy “intACT” through specific initiatives and projects across Sonova globally. You will directly report to the Director Corporate Responsibility & Branding.

Your tasks

• Lead or support cross-functional projects and initiatives in alignment with Sonova’s ESG strategy (e.g. human rights due diligence, supplier risk assessments)
• Lead ESG materiality assessment process in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and further development of Sonova’s ESG strategy
• Provide internal ESG advisory and thought leadership and prepare presentations for senior management
• Monitor ESG trends as well as developments in relevant global ESG regulations and initiate actions
• Act as deputy for the Head of Sustainability/ESG

Your profile

• University degree in sustainability, business administration or related field
• Further studies complementary to basic education, e.g. in environmental sciences, supply chain management, project management or specific ESG topics
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate sustainability or consultant role
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation and create buy-in
• Knowledge of latest trends and regulatory developments in the field of ESG
• Excellent analytical skills and data-driven mindset
• Excellent English and German skills, both written and spoken

Our offer

We can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more - including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, an excellent range of foods, sports and cultural facilities, attractive employment conditions, and flexible working time models in various roles. Employment level 80-100%.

Kira Maurer, Talent Acquisition Manager, is looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, references and certificates) via our online job application platform.

For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.

Sonova AG

Laubisrütistrasse 28

CH-8712 Stäfa

+41 58 928 01 01

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

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