Align Technology
Overview
Department:
Operations Location:
US-California-San Jose Compensation:
$187,700 - $258,100 / year This position is ideal for senior-level EHS, sustainability, and product compliance professionals to join the Global Real Estate, Workplace Services & Sustainability team as a Director, EHS and Sustainability, leading enterprise-wide environmental, health & safety programs, sustainability strategy, and product stewardship initiatives. Partnering with cross-functional teams including Legal, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Operations, you’ll provide strategic leadership, regulatory insights, and sustainability expertise to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and support the company’s environmental and social impact goals. This role is critical in shaping the company’s global EHS culture, advancing its sustainability commitments, and ensuring responsible product lifecycle management.
Role expectations EHS
Develop and implement global EHS strategies, policies, and programs aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international EHS regulations across all sites.
Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety performance and risk mitigation.
Promote a proactive safety culture through training, audits, and employee engagement.
Sustainability & ESG
Lead the development and execution of the company’s sustainability strategy, including climate action, resource efficiency, and circular economy initiatives.
Oversee Environmental elements of ESG reporting and disclosures (e.g., CSRD, CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD), ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability into business operations, product development, and supply chain practices.
Identify and evaluate emerging sustainability trends, technologies, and partnerships.
Product Stewardship & Compliance
Oversee global product chemical compliance programs, including REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, and other applicable regulations.
Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure product materials meet environmental and health standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Manage extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, including packaging, electronics, and battery take-back and recycling obligations.
Partner with R&D, legal, and supply chain teams to proactively address regulatory changes and customer requirements.
Develop and maintain systems for tracking and reporting product compliance and sustainability metrics.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Sustainability, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS, sustainability, and product compliance, preferably in a global, multi-site organization.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001) and product compliance frameworks (REACH, RoHS, EPR).
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful EHS and sustainability programs.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with ESG reporting, climate risk assessment, and decarbonization strategies is highly desirable.
Complementary skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
Collaborative leader who can influence across functions and levels.
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Pay Transparency If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
Benefits General description of all benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits – medical, dental, and vision, with HSA options where applicable; plus a range of family support benefits.
Employee benefits – disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401k with company match, employee stock purchase program, and more.
Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, jury duty pay, and additional leave provisions as outlined in policy.
Other insurance options available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
Applicant Privacy Policy
Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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Department:
Operations Location:
US-California-San Jose Compensation:
$187,700 - $258,100 / year This position is ideal for senior-level EHS, sustainability, and product compliance professionals to join the Global Real Estate, Workplace Services & Sustainability team as a Director, EHS and Sustainability, leading enterprise-wide environmental, health & safety programs, sustainability strategy, and product stewardship initiatives. Partnering with cross-functional teams including Legal, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Operations, you’ll provide strategic leadership, regulatory insights, and sustainability expertise to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and support the company’s environmental and social impact goals. This role is critical in shaping the company’s global EHS culture, advancing its sustainability commitments, and ensuring responsible product lifecycle management.
Role expectations EHS
Develop and implement global EHS strategies, policies, and programs aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international EHS regulations across all sites.
Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety performance and risk mitigation.
Promote a proactive safety culture through training, audits, and employee engagement.
Sustainability & ESG
Lead the development and execution of the company’s sustainability strategy, including climate action, resource efficiency, and circular economy initiatives.
Oversee Environmental elements of ESG reporting and disclosures (e.g., CSRD, CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD), ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability into business operations, product development, and supply chain practices.
Identify and evaluate emerging sustainability trends, technologies, and partnerships.
Product Stewardship & Compliance
Oversee global product chemical compliance programs, including REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, and other applicable regulations.
Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure product materials meet environmental and health standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Manage extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, including packaging, electronics, and battery take-back and recycling obligations.
Partner with R&D, legal, and supply chain teams to proactively address regulatory changes and customer requirements.
Develop and maintain systems for tracking and reporting product compliance and sustainability metrics.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Sustainability, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS, sustainability, and product compliance, preferably in a global, multi-site organization.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001) and product compliance frameworks (REACH, RoHS, EPR).
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful EHS and sustainability programs.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with ESG reporting, climate risk assessment, and decarbonization strategies is highly desirable.
Complementary skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
Collaborative leader who can influence across functions and levels.
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Pay Transparency If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
Benefits General description of all benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits – medical, dental, and vision, with HSA options where applicable; plus a range of family support benefits.
Employee benefits – disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401k with company match, employee stock purchase program, and more.
Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, jury duty pay, and additional leave provisions as outlined in policy.
Other insurance options available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
Applicant Privacy Policy
Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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