Director - Business Continuity-Scientific Research

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era. Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery. Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; Vienna, Austria; Tsukuba, Japan and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center. In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits. Novartis is currently seeking a Director of Business Continuity and Emergency Management. The focus of this global role centers on establishing, supporting implementation, and maintaining a business related, global research framework for emergency and business continuity management to assure compliance with Novartis requirements. This function provides expertise and consultation to global and site management to ensure preparedness and safeguard the interests of key stakeholders, reputation, and value creating activities from potential damaging disruptions. The primary responsibilites of this role include, but are not limited to the following: Develop and maintain guidelines, support documents and trainings to ensure an efficient, effective, and integrated world-wide organization for emergency management and business resumption. Support line management and BCM responsible individuals in elaboration and implementation of BC measures and plans including conducting risk assessments, business impact analyses, and development of BC strategies. Define requirements and oversee performance and crisis readiness and sets the direction of corrective and improvement programs. Consolidate business continuity and emergency management risks into a business risk portfolio and verifies that mitigation strategies are planned and implemented. Establish and maintain an organizational structure, systems, tools, and appropriate networks to ensure consistent implementation and transfer of know-how and best practices. Drive continuous improvement of systems and processes. This position will require 30-35% global travel.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have at a minimum a BS in a science or technical(e.g. chemistry, biology, pharmacy) or related field and at least 3-5 years of business continuity experience. Work in a research environment a plus. Criteria by which select candidates will be chosen include the following:" Experience in, or a strong working knowledge, of project management." Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills." Strong interpersonal,and indirect influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence of individuals at various organizational levels." Demonstrated ability to drive results and manage competing interests. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 35289BR