b Overview /b p In this role you will lead and shape AstraZeneca’s operational resilience across Oncology R D, safeguarding critical research and studies from disruption. You will partner with senior leaders to drive a unified resilience strategy that blends regulatory discipline with innovative risk practices, including AI-enabled resilience. You’ll design and test crisis scenarios, oversee audits, and strengthen supply chain resilience across sites and therapy areas. This role offers high-impact work at scale, aligning resilience with enterprise goals to protect breakthroughs for patients. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li in-person collaboration focus /li li flexible working arrangements /li li opportunity to influence at scale /li li progressive mission to protect patient outcomes /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Serve as SME and technical authority for operational resilience, owning Business Continuity and Crisis Management /li li Set and align operational resilience strategy with enterprise leadership and resilience agenda /li li Lead integration of artificial intelligence into resilience and risk management efforts /li li Interface with audits and assurance to prepare and deliver continuity and risk management requirements /li li Oversee supply-chain resilience and nth-tier supplier visibility /li li Design and lead advanced crisis management exercises for sites and executive teams /li li Govern and improve the Business Continuity and Crisis Management framework (BIAs, risk registers, tools, exercises) /li li Lead training programs and after-action reviews to improve plans /li li Produce executive-level reporting on resilience risks and opportunities /li li Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca Global Standards and external regulations (e.g., NIS2) /li li Collaborate with safety, operations, enabling functions, procurement, risk, internal audit and industry groups to embed best practices /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Safety or related field /li li 5+ years in business continuity, crisis management or risk management /li li Proven ability to design/lead executive-level crisis exercises and incident response with senior leadership /li li Experience working with third-party suppliers /li li Experience developing policies, procedures, standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIS2) /li li Professional qualifications in BCM/CRM (CBCP, MBCP, CEM) /li li Experience applying AI or emerging tech to resilience, risk management or exercises /li li Experience in a global organization with complex/geographical context /li li Ability to navigate ambiguity /li /ul ul li Strong leadership and stakeholder management /li li Strategic thinking with enterprise-wide collaboration /li li Excellent communication with senior leadership /li li Artificial intelligence in resilience and risk management /li li Crisis management and business continuity governance /li li BIAs and risk registers /li /ul
Associate Director, Operational Resilience Oncology R&D employer: AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cambridge where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a culture that values entrepreneurial thinking and scientific excellence, alongside opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and cross-functional projects. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, AstraZeneca fosters a supportive atmosphere that empowers individuals to make meaningful contributions to life-changing medicines.
