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 
• MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. 

In addition to the above responsibilities, the following are considered material job duties of the position:  

• Ability to take and follow directions and instructions. 
• Ability to interact with other employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, or the public, in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.  
• Access to sensitive and confidential business systems and software, personally identifying information, the company’s financial information, and/or the ability to maintain physical security and safety. 
• Because this position involves the above material job duties, trustworthiness, reliability, and good judgment also are material job duties.