VP, Risk, Sustainability and Environmental Affairs

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases. 

See Yourself at Telix

The VP of Risk, Sustainability, and Environmental Affairs is critical to the identification and management of risks and opportunities relevant to the Group, including Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability risks and opportunities. You will be responsible for overseeing, executing and maturing enterprise risk management frameworks, strategies and plans to help protect and enhance Group value, as well as overseeing the Group’s EHS program and environmental strategies and initiatives. Your expertise in risk management, EHS, business resiliency, environmental regulations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement (to include Executive team members and the Board of Directors, in addition to stakeholders at all other levels of the business) will be crucial in driving the organization towards long-term success and resilience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Enterprise risk management (ERM): Support the ongoing development, implementation, and embedding of the Group’s enterprise risk management framework (ERMF) in line with the Group’s ‘three lines’ approach. Partner with management and risk owners to support compliance with the risk framework, review the adequacy of risk treatment plans for material business risks (including business continuity), identify and document emerging risks, and ensure policies, risk registers, controls, and compliance documentation are maintained and kept current.


• Risk assessment and mitigation: Work closely with risk owners across the Group to conduct risk assessments and support the development and implementation of mitigation strategies. This includes supporting the design and monitoring of risk controls, contingency planning, and periodic risk reviews and audits.


• Business Resiliency and Physical Security: Oversee and support the Senior Director, Physical Security and Business Resiliency in developing, implementing and managing all elements of the business resiliency and physical security program for the Group.


• Sustainability: Provide guidance and direction to the Director, Global Sustainability focused on:
  
  
  
  • Sustainability strategy and implementation: Lead the development and execution of the Group’s sustainability and environmental strategies in alignment with organizational values and objectives. This includes identifying and prioritizing initiatives, supporting the establishment of targets and KPIs, and tracking progress against sustainability goals.
  
  
  • Environmental compliance and risk management: Maintain awareness of environmental laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates and support compliance with those requirements. Conduct environmental risk assessments across operating facilities, assess environmental performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support action plans to address environmental risks and challenges.
  
  
  • Climate-related risk management: Identify, assess, and support the management of current and emerging climate-related risks impacting the Group’s operations, value chain, and strategy. Contribute to internal reporting and disclosures related to climate risk, as required.
  
  
  
  


• EHS: Support the continuing development, maturity and implementation of the EHS program by providing guidance and direction to the Director, Global EHS.


• Monitoring and reporting: Develop and maintain metrics and KPIs related to risk, EHS, and sustainability performance. Prepare regular reports and updates for senior management and relevant governance forums, and support external reporting requirements where applicable.


• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote a culture of risk awareness, compliance, and sustainability. Build effective working relationships to support the integration of risk and environmental considerations into business decision-making.


• Guidance and training: Provide guidance, tools, and training to employees and risk owners to ensure understanding of risk management, compliance obligations, and environmental sustainability responsibilities.


• Continuous improvement: Continuously review and enhance risk management, EHS, physical security, business resiliency, and sustainability practices by monitoring emerging trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices. Identify opportunities to improve processes, frameworks, and tools to strengthen the Group’s overall risk maturity.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field required


• 15+ years of experience in risk management in a corporate setting, including the development and implementation of enterprise risk management frameworks


• 5+ years of senior/executive level experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry


• Strong knowledge of business resiliency practices and physical security, including the design and implementation of physical security programs


• Knowledge of sustainability and EHS strategy development and implementation, including setting targets, monitoring progress, and reporting


• Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead and/or influence cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders, and drive a culture of risk awareness and sustainability


• Experience in reporting to executive leadership and board-level committees on risk management performance


• Familiarity with emerging trends, best practices, and technologies in risk management and across all areas of responsibility for the role


• Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement and innovation


• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and diplomatically navigate complex and difficult topic

Key Capabilities:

• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected


• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges


• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do


• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results


• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders


• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges


• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language


• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals


• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges


• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills