About the company
As a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro Europe Group Companies is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 38,000 employees worldwide. Our European headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium covers a wide geographical reach (Europe, Africa, India, the Americas) and is home to Nipro Medical EMEA, Nipro PharmaPackaging International, and the Institute for Medical Practice (iMEP) Belgium.
For Nipro Europe Group Companies (NEGC), we are looking for a ESG Data Analyst who is hands-on, and communicative to join us in our ESG team (Environmental, Social and Governance), based in our EMEA headquarters office in Mechelen, Belgium.
About the role
The ESG Analyst supports NEGC’s sustainability reporting by coordinating the day-to-day collection, validation, consolidation and analysis of ESG data across the organization. The role helps ensure that ESG information is accurate, complete, traceable, well-documented and ready for internal reporting, external disclosure and assurance.
The position has a strong focus on CSRD/ESRS reporting and also supports GRI-based sustainability reporting for Nipro Corporation. In close collaboration with the ESG Director and relevant business functions, the role translates reporting requirements into practical data processes, working files, dashboards, controls and evidence packs to enable consistent and reliable ESG reporting across NEGC.
This is a hands-on, analytical and improvement-oriented role, where the person actively contributes to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of NEGC’s ESG reporting structure, data governance and reporting tools.
How you will contribute
The ESG Analyst works in close partnership with the ESG Director to ensure high-quality ESG data collection, validation, reporting, and documentation.
In practice, this collaboration includes:
- Collecting, validating, and consolidating ESG data from relevant stakeholders and systems
- Preparing draft reports, analyses, and supporting materials for joint review and alignment
- Maintaining documentation, controls, and evidence to ensure audit-ready reporting
- Proactively identifying data gaps, reporting issues, and methodological questions
- Engaging in regular discussions on risks, challenges, and improvement opportunities to support informed decision-making
- Working jointly with the ESG Director and IT to strengthen reporting capabilities and data infrastructure
This close collaboration ensures that ESG reporting remains accurate, transparent, well-documented, and aligned with governance requirements, agreed priorities, and external expectations.
What you bring to Nipro
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, finance, business, data analytics or a related field
3–5 years of experience in ESG reporting, sustainability data, non-financial reporting, finance reporting, internal control, or business/data analysis
Good understanding of ESG reporting frameworks such as CSRD/ESRS, GRI, GHG Protocol and knowledge of the EU Taxonomy is an advantage.
Basic understanding of Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions calculations
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with structured and unstructured data
Strong Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools.
Experience with data validation, documentation, controls, evidence files and audit-ready reporting processes.
Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across finance, HR, operations, procurement, IT and other business functions.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality reporting outputs.
Fluent business communication in English
Ability to work effectively in a multinational and cross-cultural environment.
Preferred Skills
Experience in manufacturing and/or another regulated industry
Experience supporting external assurance, internal audit, control testing or compliance reviews.
Exposure to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and/or product carbon footprinting.
Experience with ESG reporting software, data platforms or dashboarding tools.
Additional language skills, particularly French, German and/or Spanish
Why you should apply
The role works cross-functionally with stakeholders across all layers of the organisation, including Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Procurement, Information Technology, Quality Assurance/Risk Assurance, Legal, and Site teams.
Given the cross-departmental nature of ESG reporting, the role collaborates closely with IT to support robust, reliable and scalable reporting processes, including data flows, system integration, access management and reporting controls.
Help creating the ESG processes and structure.
Work with a purpose: patient, society, planet
Very multicultural environment: 37 different nationalities
International scope and contact with many different countries
NIPRO delivers on its purpose to help all people Live Longer. Live Better.
Our purpose is grounded in care, respect, and a deep commitment to the well-being of every life we touch—patients, partners, and team members. We believe that every colleague at NIPRO plays a vital role in our mission: to push innovation forward, improve patient outcomes, and make world-class healthcare accessible to all.
Respect is active and essential at NIPRO - it is our way of working, thinking, and growing together. We promote an environment where people feel safe to contribute, constructive ideas flow freely, and every person is treated with dignity.
