Manager - ESG & Sustainability (E&S)

Molbio Diagnostics · India

Role Purpose

The Manager – ESG & Sustainability will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Molbio’s Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) framework across the organization and its subsidiaries. The role is the functional owner of the Company’s statutory sustainability disclosure – including the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) and BRSR Core under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations – and is accountable for: implementing and maintaining the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS); building an assurance-ready ESG data and internal-controls environment; owning the greenhouse gas inventory and decarbonisation roadmap; managing the ESG material topics; and embedding sustainable and responsible business practices into day-to-day operations.

The role is also the Company’s principal interface on ESG with the Board and its committees, investors, ESG rating agencies, assurance providers, lenders and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• ESG Strategy & Implementation
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS).
• Coordinate ESG initiatives across manufacturing facilities, R&D centres, warehouses and corporate functions.
• Monitor progress against ESG objectives, action plans and key performance indicators.

• Statutory Disclosure, Compliance & Governance
• Ensure compliance with applicable ESG laws/ standards.
• Maintain ESG documentation, records and compliance trackers.
• Own preparation, review and filing of the BRSR and BRSR Core under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations
• Where development finance institution or lender funding is in place, maintain compliance with the applicable E&S covenants and IFC Performance Standards, and deliver periodic E&S monitoring reports.

• Environmental & Social Performance
• Coordinate and support departments for ESG-related initiatives.
• Promote ESG awareness and responsible practices across the organization through training and engagement.

• Audits, Reporting & Risk Management
• Plan and coordinate internal and external ESG compliance audits.
• Track corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Prepare periodic ESG dashboards, management reports and sustainability data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify emerging ESG risks, monitor evolving regulations and recommend improvements to ensure continued compliance and organizational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Sustainability, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, Life Sciences, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in ESG, Sustainability or EHS will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with the IFC Performance Standards and IFC/World Bank EHS Guidelines is an advantage

Experience

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, EHS or environmental and social compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics or life sciences will be preferred.
• Exposure to ESG reporting frameworks and management systems is desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of ESG and sustainability principles
• Environmental, labour and social compliance
• Statutory sustainability disclosure (BRSR / BRSR Core) and assurance readiness
• ESG data management, internal controls and data quality assurance
• Policy development and governance
• Audit and risk management
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Project planning and execution
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Interested candidates should send their CV via LinkedIn or via email to md_hrd02@molbiodiagnostics.com by 10th September, 2026.