Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology; PO&T Risk Management Lead

Position: Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology (PO&T) Risk Management Lead
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* About This Role:

** As the PO&T Risk Management Lead, you will establish and lead integrated risk management processes crucial to identifying top-level risks across PO&T accountabilities. This role is pivotal in synthesizing, escalating, and communicating technology, quality, supplier, safety, environmental, product supply, compliance, and emerging risks to the PO&T leadership team. You will engage with both internal and external sites within Biogen’s manufacturing and supply network to apply standardized frameworks for risk impact assessments.

The position involves collaborating with the PO&T leadership to approve mitigation plans for critical risks and regularly reporting on organizational preparedness. Your efforts will help advance the maturity of risk management business processes across all PO&T functions, serving as the primary contact for Enterprise Risk Management activities. By establishing PO&T risk management and business continuity frameworks, you contribute to the resilience and sustainability of Biogen’s operations.
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* What You’ll Do:

*** Develop and implement methodologies to identify and assess systemic risks across PO&T.
* Lead comprehensive synthesis of functional and site risk assessments for PO&T leadership.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
* Ensure progress on implementation of risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
* Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts and recommend adjustments.
* Integrate risk management practices into manufacturing and supply chain planning.
* Develop strategies for supply chain continuity and resilience.
* Organize periodic business continuity simulations and lead crisis response efforts.
* Prepare and present risk management reports to the PO&T leadership team.
** Who You Are:
** You are a strategic thinker with a keen ability to influence and enroll stakeholders across PO&T. Your strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities allow you to synthesize complex subjects into key points. You excel in fast-paced environments, balancing multiple projects efficiently while maintaining organizational clarity. As an exceptional team player, you thrive in cross-functional teams, demonstrating intellectual leadership in risk management approaches.

Your communication skills are exemplary, enabling you to articulate recommendations and decision points effectively.
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* Required Skills:

*** Master's Degree in Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or similar.
* Minimum 12+ years work experience with at least 2 years in risk management within Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry.
* Strong leadership skills and ability to influence across the matrix.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Experience in reducing complex subjects to key points and efficient organizational skills.
* Exceptional team player with experience in executive governance forums.
** Preferred

Skills:

*** Experience in leading risk efforts with direct impact on product supply and business continuity.
* Familiarity with Enterprise Risk Management methodologies.
* Ability to conduct post-crisis analysis and implement lessons learned.

Job Level: Management
** Additional Information
** The base compensation range for this role is: $-$Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families
* physical, financial, emotional,
* and
* social well-being*; including, but not limited to:
* Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
* Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
* Short- and Long-Term Disability…