Business Continuity Director

Parexel is looking for changemakers who are driven by curiosity, passion, and optimism. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Business Continuity to lead the design, execution, and maintenance of our global Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program. This role is critical in ensuring our organization is prepared for and resilient to disruptions, safeguarding our operations, clients, and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing team, including the Manager of Employee Health & Safety. Foster a collaborative, results-oriented culture across departments and business units.
• Policy & Program Development: Design and implement corporate-wide business continuity policies and procedures. Drive process improvements and align BCM with industry best practices. Develop training programs and tools for global teams.
• Business Continuity Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert and internal consultant on business continuity. Oversee testing and execution of incident management and continuity plans. Ensure compliance with evolving regulations and standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal business heads, support groups, and external partners. Represent the company in audits and client meetings. Identify and allocate resources for global continuity planning. Manage vendor contracts and ensure alignment with budget and timelines.

Qualifications:

• 12–15 years of professional experience, including 7+ years in business continuity/disaster recovery.
• Experience in the clinical research, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in technology, biological sciences, pharmacy, or a related field. Business Continuity certification (e.g., MBCI or equivalent) required.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of IT architecture and business continuity best practices. Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver training globally. Culturally aware and globally minded.

Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of the industry. Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise. Professional advancement and development opportunities. Work life balance and flexible working hours.

At Parexel we embrace flexibility and understand that in today’s fast-paced world, employees need to balance their careers with their personal lives. Come join us where learning is constant, you’re exposed to a world of experiences and open doors. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy, and we’re committed to making a difference.

If this job does not sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who would be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!