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Your role

We are looking for a Manager, Environmental Responsibility to lead environmental management within Orion Pharma Global Operations (G-OPS). In this role, you will have a key position in driving environmental responsibility, ensuring compliance, and supporting the continuous development of sustainable operations across our sites.

Environmental responsibility is an essential part of Orion Pharma’s operations and long-term sustainability. This role is particularly important as we continue to strengthen our environmental management practices, improve operational performance, and support Orion’s environmental targets through concrete development initiatives, clear processes, and effective collaboration across sites and functions.

This is a manager-level position without line management responsibilities. You will report to the Director, Facility Management & Company Security and work closely in a matrix organization with the Director, EHS and other key stakeholders across G-OPS. This is a permanent, full-time position. The position can be based either in Turku or Espoo, Finland. Hybrid working is supported in accordance with Orion's policies. The preferred start date is 1 October 2026, or earlier if possible.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage environmental responsibility within G-OPS in line with Orion’s EHS policies and applicable regulations
• Develop and manage the G-OPS environmental management system, including ISO 14001-related practices, processes, and ways of working
• Plan, implement, monitor, and continuously improve environmental management operations
• Define environmental objectives, targets, and KPIs, and drive their implementation and follow-up
• Ensure that environmental regulations, standards, and procedures are recognized and implemented across operations
• Drive environmental improvement programs and projects aligned with Orion’s corporate targets
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including G-OPS management, EHS and Sustainability functions, to establish targets and processes
• Act as the main contact towards relevant authorities and support environmental inspections and audits (e.g. by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes))
• Lead the G-OPS environmental management network
• Provide expert support and guidance to sites and stakeholders to foster a strong environmental responsibility culture 

What you can expect from us

We offer you a meaningful role where you will have a tangible impact on Orion’s environmental responsibility and sustainability performance.

In addition, we offer:

• A role with wide visibility across G-OPS
• The opportunity to shape and develop environmental responsibility practices in an international environment
• Supportive colleagues and strong collaboration culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A modern working environment and flexible ways of working

 

At Orion Pharma, we value each other and work together to build a more sustainable future.

At Orion Pharma, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large.  Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion Pharma as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.

What are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Relevant educational background in environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field
• Solid experience in environmental management, preferably in industrial or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and EHS frameworks
• Experience in developing management systems, processes, and KPIs
• Practical experience in environmental topics such as wastewater, emissions, waste management, chemicals, environmental permits, and related operational compliance
• Ability to lead complex topics and drive change across an organization
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in Finnish and a strong working proficiency in English

In addition, the following will be considered an advantage:

• Experience working with authorities and inspections
• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing environments

 

How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter by 9 August 2026. In your cover letter, please describe your motivation for the role and how your experience and skills match the requirements. For further inquiries regarding the role, please contact Jaakko Peljo, Director Facility Management & Company Security, at +358 50 458 0803 on 5 August from 10:00 to 11:00 or on 6 August from 13:00 to 14:00.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Your new team
Orion Pharma's Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from sourcing of raw materials to the manufacture of products, packaging and delivery to customers. We are also responsible for the industrialization of new products and product life cycle management.

In Global Operations we have approximately 1,600 professionals working in Production, our external supplier network (Externally Sourced Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). In addition, the organization includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD&LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product lifecycle management) and Operations Development.

Facility Management is responsible for developing and maintaining safe, functional, compliant, and sustainable facilities for Orion’s operations. The unit supports sites and business functions through property and facility services, energy efficiency, infrastructure development and security services. In this role, you will work closely with Facility Management, EHS, Global Operations and site stakeholders to strengthen environmental responsibility as part of everyday operations and long-term development.
 

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.

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