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Sterimed Palalda France Added on Aug 5, 2026
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Joining the global sustainability team, you will act as a central coordinator to help operationalize ESG strategy across international sites. You will spend your time gathering critical environmental and social data, assisting with the annual CSR report, and monitoring evolving regulations to ensure the group remains compliant and proactive.

This position matters because Sterimed produces essential medical packaging where safety and environmental impact are deeply linked. By improving carbon footprint tracking and waste management across fourteen factories, you directly contribute to a more sustainable healthcare supply chain that protects both patients and the planet. Your work on circular economy projects turns high-level goals into industrial reality.

This suits someone who is a bilingual Master’s student with a passion for industrial sustainability and a flair for data analysis. If you enjoy building relationships across borders and translating complex ESG metrics into engaging internal communications, this role offers a perfect platform for growth.

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What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The successful candidate will act as a coordination hub for the Group's sustainability initiatives, working closely with the CSR Manager. You will be responsible for the collection and rigorous analysis of environmental, social, and health and safety data from 23 global sites to fuel the annual reporting process. Beyond data management, you will actively contribute to the Group's carbon footprint assessment and participate in specialized working groups focused on water usage, waste management, and circular economy. You will also monitor the regulatory landscape to ensure policy alignment. Communication is a key pillar of this role. You will organize the Group CSR Week and the inaugural CSR seminar, while animating a network of internal sustainability champions to foster a culture of responsibility across the international workforce.

Key learning opportunities for this job

This role offers an immersive deep dive into the CSRD and European regulatory framework, providing hands-on experience with the legal requirements of corporate reporting. You will gain technical expertise in carbon accounting and environmental performance indicators within a complex industrial context. Working across three continents will enhance your intercultural management skills and professional fluency in English. You will also learn how to use advanced data tools like Power BI for sustainability tracking and how to design impactful communication materials via platforms like Canva.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

We are looking for a Master's student specialized in Sustainable Development or Corporate Social Responsibility. Fluency in English is essential due to the international nature of the sites, while Spanish is considered a valuable asset for coordinating with specific regional entities. You should possess strong analytical and synthesis skills, capable of turning raw data into coherent reports. A proactive mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency with office tools are vital for collaborating with diverse departments and driving engagement among internal stakeholders.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, demonstrate your ability to bridge the gap between technical ESG data and engaging storytelling. Highlight any previous experience where you had to coordinate projects with diverse stakeholders or manage complex datasets. Research Sterimed’s specific industry—medical packaging—and reflect on how sustainability challenges like material traceability and waste reduction apply to healthcare. Showing an understanding of the balance between strict medical safety standards and environmental goals will make your application highly relevant.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role focuses heavily on industrial decarbonization and resource efficiency. You will be at the heart of the Group’s efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and optimize waste and water management across 14 manufacturing plants. Social responsibility is equally prominent, with a focus on employee health, safety, and engagement. Your work will ensure that the human aspect of the company’s 'human face of industry' philosophy is reflected through transparent reporting and internal awareness campaigns.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

The primary challenge lies in the complexity of data collection across 23 international sites with varying levels of maturity in their reporting processes. Ensuring data accuracy and meeting strict deadlines for the annual report requires high organizational discipline. You may also face the challenge of driving cultural change. Engaging employees across different geographies and job functions—from factory floor to corporate office—demands creative communication and persistent follow-up to ensure CSR initiatives are truly adopted.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with a coordination meeting with the CSR Manager to review progress on the carbon footprint update. You might then spend several hours analyzing environmental KPIs sent from a factory in Asia or the Americas, following up on missing information in English. In the afternoon, you could switch to a creative mode, designing a toolkit for the upcoming CSR Week or drafting a section for the annual sustainability report. Your day would likely conclude with a check-in call with a 'CSR Champion' to support a local waste-reduction project.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

This apprenticeship serves as a high-visibility entry point into global ESG management. Successful performance can lead to specialized roles in sustainability reporting, environmental auditing, or project management within the industrial sector. Given the group's growth and the increasing importance of ESG compliance, you will build a specialized profile that is highly sought after in the manufacturing and healthcare industries, moving from an assistant role toward a full-time specialist or manager position.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

You will be in constant contact with the CSR Manager, who will serve as your primary mentor. You will also interact with site managers and 'CSR Champions' across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to gather data and implement group-wide projects. Internal collaboration extends to the HR, Health & Safety, and Communication departments. Externally, you may interact with consultants for carbon assessments or regulatory bodies to stay informed on the latest ESG reporting standards.

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