Lead, Enterprise Risk & Business Continuity Management

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Job Description

Lead, Enterprise Risk & Business Continuity Management

Cambridge, MA

Hybrid

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced strategic risk-management professional to join the Global Ethics and Compliance Team as the Associate Director of Enterprise Risk & Business Continuity Management.  This senior subject matter expert (SME) will be an integral part of the ERM team and will be responsible for designing & implementing an effective enterprise-wide business continuity management governance framework that is consistent with general regulatory requirements, industry best practices and aligned with the enterprise risk management framework. In this key functional leadership role, you will be responsible for helping design, implement and continuously improve our global BCM & risk management programs to ensure the operational resilience & long-term success of the organization by implementing risk management practices and promoting a risk-aware culture.  This successful candidate in this role will provide advice, help facilitate meaningful risk discussions and as such, interact with stakeholders across the organization at varying levels of authority, including Takeda’s executive team and their direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Risk Management

• Contribute to the global enterprise risk assessment and governance process
• Participate in processes to identify, analyze, manage, monitor, and report potential risks across the organization, including financial, strategic, operational, legal/compliance, sustainability, and reputational risks
• Conduct risk assessments and consolidate emerging risk themes; collaborate with other key stakeholder to integrate various risk assessments (e.g., compliance, privacy, or sustainability risk assessments)
• Ensure culture of risk management across the enterprise, including the Risk Coordinator community.
• Support the submission to internal governance bodies such as the Global Risk, Ethics & Compliance Committee (RECC) and Board of Directors and support external reporting as required
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation and business resilience measures, making recommendations for improvements as needed
• Maintain and oversee the relevant database(s) created to track critical remediation activities and status of project milestones, following up with key stakeholders when appropriate

Business Continuity Management

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise-wide business continuity management program including development of tools and instructional guides for the business
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining program processes and practices which effectively prepare the organization for long-term success and operational resilience
• Supports and/or leads processes that support BCM governance requirements as part of the enterprise-wide operational and risk management framework
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management and business continuity processes
• Ensure overall structure for enterprise BCM plans including Governance, Taxonomy, Process, and procedures
• Coordinate enterprise BCM for identified critical process and areas including reporting to the Global RECC
• Partner and work closely with the global crisis management team as well as other key stakeholders including, but limited to, global Data, Digital & Technology, Finance, Ethics & Compliance, Legal and Corporate Strategy
• Stay informed about industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks to proactively address potential threats

Risk Governance & Reporting

• Support the development of various risk reports for internal governance and external requirements
• Elevate organizational capabilities by ensuring the distribution of information and organizational learnings
• Embrace emerging technologies, such as AI, to enhance reporting as well as providing relevant information to strengthen learning models

Build Partnerships

• Lead or partner on initiatives to promote a culture of integrity and ethical conduct throughout the organization
• Provide expertise and strategic counsel to senior leaders within the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team and other global functions to evolve Takeda’s risk management framework and programs
• Partner and communicate regularly with senior leaders and members of the Compliance team to ensure consistency and efficiency in approach across Takeda’s business units
• Engages Learning & Development team in developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on business continuity and risk management practices, policies, and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Data, Digital & Technology (DDT), to ensure a coordinated approach to risk management.

CAPABILITIES

• Acts as role model for Takeda’s values, risk, ethics and values-based decision-making
• Strategic thinker, forward looking, holistic and curious mindset
• High level of resilience and learning agility  
• Proven ability to influence others including influencing without authority
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work well in dynamic environments while consistently exercising good judgment
• Strong in building relationships, partnering with others and delivering results in a team effort
• Demonstrates leadership of global teams including management of remote or virtual teams, shows an inclusive and solution-oriented approach
• Collaborative, outward and forward looking, empowering people to respond in real time to a changing environment
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical principles and values, consistently acting with integrity, transparency, and fairness in all professional interactions and decisions
• Handles difficult issues with sensitivity and demonstrates ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, audit or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in role of business continuity, operational resilience risk leader, preferably in a global pharma industry
• Professional Certification(s) in one or more of the following: CBCP, CBCI, MBCP, MBCI
• In-depth understanding of business continuity management and governance frameworks, strong knowledge of business continuity professional practices and protocols, operational risk management
• Experience in both leading and operationally supporting BCM and ERM programs
• Track record in BCM, ERM, and/or Operational Risk
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, curiosity mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated experience leading significant global cross-functional projects

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Ways of Working
• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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