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Associate Director, Operational Resilience Oncology R&D

UK - CambridgeFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead operational resilience, business continuity, and crisis management for the Oncology R&D function to protect critical science and ensure medicine delivery.

Role type

Senior IC operational resilience leader (Oncology R&D)

Builds

Resilience frameworks, crisis management exercises, and risk mitigation strategies for R&D operations

Domain

Pharmaceutical R&D / Operational Risk Management

Required skills

Business continuity strategy, crisis management leadership, emerging risk assessment, AI integration in risk management, supply chain resilience oversight, regulatory compliance (NIS2), audit interface management, executive reporting, third-party supplier management

Preferred skills

Business continuity software implementation, pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience

Technologies

Artificial intelligence tools, business continuity software

Responsibilities

Design and lead executive-level crisis management exercises; develop and maintain forward-looking emerging-risk assessments; integrate AI into resilience and risk management; oversee supply-chain resilience and nth-tier supplier visibility; ensure compliance with global standards and regulations (e.g., NIS2); lead training and capability programs for critical roles; prepare and deliver audit requirements for business continuity and risk management.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC