Risk Management Sr Mgr - Business Continuity

Risk Management Sr Mgr - Business Continuity

Amgen recognizes that in a rapidly-evolving industry landscape, effective supply chain management has become more essential than ever in order to remain competitive and achieve long-term growth. Risk Management is the function within Operations responsible for developing the risk strategy, risk analytical capabilities and brand protection programs.

As an integral member of Operational Risk Management (ORM), this position will be responsible for:

Subset of strategic initiatives including Business Continuity Planning, strategy development and risk mitigation management

Provide leadership and subject matter expertise for the successful sustainment of the Operations Business Continuity and Crisis Management (BCCM) program, an integral part of risk management

As the program leader, facilitate a network of BCCM leads across Operations to set contingency planning requirements including continual enhancements to and implementation of global standards, and monitoring the network for their adherence

Identify and implement useful tools which can assist the network in meeting BCCM requirements

Seek opportunities to reduce program complexity and enhance BCCM planning effectiveness by leveraging internal and external best practices

Partner with Operations sites and functions to roll-out operational excellence initiatives, by prioritizing areas for improvement, rigorously assessing contingency plans for development ideas, making enhancements, and coordinating/facilitating emergency exercises

Serve as a key risk management leader for Operations and Supply Chain

BCCM single point of contact for the Operations and Supply Chain business units including direct ownership of the BCCM plans for these two business units, ensuring they are updated, effective, and tested

Partner with other functions within Amgen to align policies, standards, practices and procedures

Network across the Biopharma industry though participation in trade groups and consortium to assess practices for consideration within Amgen

Function as the BCCM single point of contact for Operations and business units including direct ownership of the BCCM plans for Supply Chain

Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 2 years of directly related experience

OR

Master's degree and 6 years of directly related experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of directly related experience

OR

Associate's degree and 10 years of directly related experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Science or Engineering

4 or more years of combined experience in operations or other technical discipline

Some understanding and practice of risk-based tools, and exposure to business continuity plan concepts

1 or more years of experience in applying Risk Based tools such as: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

2 or more years of experience owning, developing, or managing business continuity plans

Successful operating in a matrix or team environment with site, divisional, and corporate executive leadership

Proven ability to lead a cross functional team

A demonstrated track record of systems integration is required

Excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, analytical skills, ability to use work process, briefing and spreadsheet software and ability to use statistical analysis software