Senior Analyst, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Data & Reporting

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter The Senior Analyst, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Data & Reporting will support the company's ESG reporting, data management, assurance, and regulatory readiness activities. This role will work closely with Sustainability, Finance, Operations, Legal, Internal Audit, and external assurance providers to ensure the integrity, completeness, and reliability of ESG data and disclosures. The Senior Analyst will play a key role in supporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting, sustainability disclosures, internal controls, assurance activities, and readiness for emerging sustainability reporting regulations. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a rapidly evolving area of corporate reporting while helping strengthen the organization's ESG reporting framework and compliance capabilities. This is a remote position based in the United States. What You’ll Do Support the collection, validation, analysis, and documentation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, supporting both voluntary disclosures and regulatory reporting requirements. Support greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting activities, including Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions data management, emissions calculations, data quality reviews, and preparation of assurance-ready reporting packages. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Sustainability, Operations, Procurement, Real Estate, Legal, and other functions to resolve data gaps, validate reporting assumptions, and ensure timely completion of ESG reporting deliverables. Prepare ESG performance dashboards, management reporting, and sustainability disclosures, while supporting the annual publication of sustainability reports and other external reporting requirements. Assist with sustainability reporting governance and global compliance activities, including reporting boundary assessments, legal entity scoping, regulatory readiness efforts, and coordination of international reporting requirements. Coordinate external assurance and internal audit activities, including evidence collection, documentation management, stakeholder follow-up, control testing support, and remediation tracking. Maintain ESG reporting process documentation and support the execution of internal controls designed to enhance the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of reported information. Manage project plans, action logs, milestones, and stakeholder communications across ESG reporting initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase automation. What You’ll Bring Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, accounting, finance, audit, compliance, internal controls, reporting, or a related analytical function. Strong data analysis skills with experience working with large datasets, reporting systems, databases, or data management platforms. Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support reporting activities. Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of ESG reporting, greenhouse gas accounting, sustainability frameworks (CSRD, ESRS, ISSB, SASB, GRI, TCFD, etc.), or ESG technology platforms such as Watershed is preferred. Detail-oriented, self-motivated professional who can build relationships, improve processes, maintain strong controls, and deliver high-quality, audit-ready reporting in a fast-paced environment. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company st