Manager, ESG UK and EU Reporting & Compliance

Overview

In this role you will lead UK/EU ESG reporting and regulatory compliance for Hikma, ensuring high-quality disclosures aligned with UK SRS, IFRS S1/S2, CSRD/ESRS and EU Taxonomy. You will partner across Finance, Legal, Compliance and operational functions to strengthen ESG governance and data quality, while embedding sustainability considerations into decision-making. The role offers impact on transparency, stakeholder confidence and long-term value creation in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. This is a cross-functional, regulatory-facing position with a clear hook around shaping responsible sustainability governance at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual ESG and sustainability reporting for Hikma with emphasis on UK/EU requirements
• Coordinate ESG data collection, validation and governance across sites, commercial operations and corporate functions
• Ensure disclosures comply with UK SRS, IFRS S1/S2, CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy and related frameworks
• Support integration of sustainability disclosures into the Annual Report and Accounts
• Manage external assurance activities with robust governance and audit readiness
• Develop and implement new ESG reporting system, processes and internal controls
• Monitor and interpret evolving UK/EU ESG legislation relevant to pharma
• Lead horizon scanning and assess regulatory impact on operations and supply chain
• Provide technical advice on SRS, IFRS, CSRD/ESRS, EU Taxonomy, CSDDD, climate, human rights due diligence
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Risk to embed regulatory obligations into policies and processes
• Maintain ESG governance framework and report to executives and boards
• Support internal/external audits and respond to ESG information requests
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve supplier ESG data and due diligence
• Advance ESG data management, digital reporting tools and continuous improvement culture

Key requirements

• Significant experience in ESG reporting, sustainability compliance or ESG regulatory affairs with UK/EU focus
• Experience in a regulated industry, ideally pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare, life sciences or medical devices
• Strong knowledge of UK SRS, IFRS S1/S2, CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, CSDDD
• Experience with ESG reporting systems and data management platforms
• Experience implementing regulatory change programs across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong governance, risk management and internal controls understanding
• Experience supporting external assurance and audits
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and project management
• Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Finance, Law, Business or related discipline

• stakeholder management
• communication
• project management
• UK SRS
• IFRS S1/S2
• CSRD

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