ESG & Compliance Manager

Client Administrative

Location Kraków, Poland

Region Kraków

Offer description

Selvita is a global integrated service provider with laboratories in Poland (Krakow, Poznan, and Wroclaw), Croatia (Zagreb), and offices in Cambridge, UK, as well as the Greater Boston Area and San Francisco Bay Area in the US. Our company is dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions that support our international clients in drug discovery and drug development.

As one of the largest preclinical contract research organizations in Europe, Selvita is driven by a clear mission: to bridge the gap between early drug discovery and the clinical stage of drug development.

At Selvita, we value partnership, excellence, passion, commitment, and integrity. We build strong, collaborative relationships with our clients and commit to the highest standards of quality. We fuel our pursuit of innovative solutions with enthusiasm, advance drug development with focused dedication, and ensure honesty and transparency in all our work.

Currently, we are seeking a talented expert for the newly created role of ESG & Compliance Manager.

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in complying with ESG and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for developing and implementing reporting standards across the organization and driving necessary changes in processes that contribute to sustainable business practices.

The role will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer & Board Member.

Join us at Selvita, where these values guide our mission to advance drug discovery to the clinical stage of drug development.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the ESG reporting process with the respective business process owners and an external consulting company.
Provide guidance to all engaged parties with regard to ESG requirements.
Identify and assess ESG-related risks, including environmental hazards, social impacts, and governance challenges and propose corrective actions.
Identify the industry's best ESG practices that will contribute to the strategy.
Elaborate the KPI in the ESG area for the whole organization.
Monitor and assess the organization's ESG performance against established goals.
Develop and execute ESG strategy aligned with the organization’s goals.
Prepare regular reports on ESG initiatives and performance for internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure effective communication of the organization's ESG initiatives and achievements .
Conduct risk assessments and contingency planning to prepare for emergencies and crises.
Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, social, and governance laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagements.
Act as a main point of contact for external stakeholders (e.g. auditors, clients).
Foster a culture of sustainability and ethical behavior within the organization through communication, training, and other activities.

Your Background

Master’s degree in compliance, law, business administration, economics a related field.
3– 5 years of relevant professional work experience in the field of compliance .
Knowledge of ESG reporting standards and regulations.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and change agility.
Proactivity & self- reliance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Fluent in English and Polish.

Your Benefits Package

Daily cooperation and know-how exchange with experts.
Additional benefits: a prepaid lunch card, private medical care, subsidized sports card, and office fruit provision.
Internal Development initiatives including soft & leadership skills training programs.
Recognition Program.
Employee Referral Program.
English & Polish language courses.
Support & incentive bonus for completing Ph.D.
Support in legalization and relocation package.
Various sports and engagement initiatives.