Senior Director ESG, Sustainability

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
We are looking for an exceptional Sr. Director, ESG, Sustainability. In this position, you will lead the Global ESG program and report to VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer.You will create and drive adoption of our sustainability strategy and roadmap, implement the Company's ESG risk reporting, as well as collaborate across the organization with senior leadership and program owners aligning with the company's strategic direction. You will be entrusted with a high degree of responsibility, given an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, and provided with extensive exposure to our top management, and report out to a committee of the Board of Directors.

You Will Make an Impact By:

* Advancing the company's ESG strategy through understanding and promoting best practices, identifying gaps in alignment with ESG trends/requirements and creating a prioritized roadmap in collaboration with teams across the enterprise.
* Leading corporate strategy deployment by setting clear targets, defining KPIs, and driving accountability across cross functional teams.
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders to educate, implement and track progress against the targets and KPIs.
* Partnering with external consultants, and directly engage with third party ESG ratings and ranking groups, to improve the Company's prioritized ESG program rankings.
* Overseeing the preparation and submission of ESG reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Leading ESG cross-functional team to implement ESG risk reporting practices consistent with SASB guidelines, as well as elements from other frameworks such as TCFD, CDP and GRI.
* Leading initiatives to reduce the company's environmental footprint, such as energy efficiency projects, waste reduction programs, and sustainable sourcing.
* Conducting comprehensive LCAs to evaluate the environmental impact of products from cradle to gate, helping the R&D team to make informed decisions about product design and materials.
* Actively engaging with customers on ESG issues, to build stronger relationships and enhance our reputation.
* Supporting investor relations in communication of our goals and achievements to the investment community.

* Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required

Skills You Bring:
* Bachelor's degree

* Master's degree a plus, preferably in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent
* 10+ years of work experience related to sustainability strategy or ESG as well as experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships, ideally in the chemicals industry
* Deep knowledge in sustainability, climate change, ESG topics, current trends and reporting standards such as SASB and European ESG reporting standards
* Demonstrated project management capabilities in highly-matrixed, cross-cultural environments
* Strong leadership and influencing capability and an ability to navigate complex interactions with creative solutions and strong negotiation skills
* Strong written and presentation skills for both internal and external communications; adept at synthesizing complex inputs from multiple stakeholders
* Highly motivated team player with the ability to be flexible, resilient and curious

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $178,500.00 - $250,000.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

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MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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