About This Role:
As the Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology (PO&T) Risk Management Lead, you will be the pivotal force in establishing and spearheading integrated risk management processes across the spectrum of Biogen’s operations, which include process and analytical development, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. In this dynamic role, your chief responsibilities will encompass the identification and synthesis of top-tier risks, formulating and overseeing mitigation strategies, and ensuring robust communication with the PO&T leadership. You will be recognized as the linchpin in elevating our technological, quality, and supplier risk frameworks to a level of excellence. Your strategic insights and risk assessments will play a crucial role in fortifying Biogen’s preparedness against potential unforeseen challenges. By integrating standardized risk impact assessments and initiating cross-functional risk initiatives, you will be instrumental in shaping our business continuity and risk management landscapes. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will fit into our business structure as a guardian of operational integrity and a champion of proactive risk management.What You’ll Do:Develop and refine methodologies to proactively identify and assess systemic risks across PO&T.Conduct comprehensive synthesis of functional and site risk assessments, presenting findings to the leadership team.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to pinpoint potential risks, vulnerabilities, and devise robust mitigation strategies.Track the implementation and efficacy of risk mitigation plans, recommending adjustments to business unit leaders as necessary.Integrate risk management practices within manufacturing and supply chain operations.Create a collaborative network of functional risk owners and conduct regular reviews of mitigation efforts.Formulate strategies to ensure supply chain continuity and resilience, addressing supplier reliability and inventory management risks.Develop and maintain business continuity plans for manufacturing sites and PO&T functions.Lead and coordinate PO&T’s crisis response efforts, including simulations, post-crisis analysis, and implementation of improvements.Prepare and deliver comprehensive risk management reports and ensure transparent communication with the PO&T leadership team.Maintain meticulous documentation of risk management activities, promoting accountability across all PO&T functions.