Head of Risk Management Europe (m/f/x)

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and more than 17,000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life. In Oncology, we strive to become a global pharma innovator with competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 13 European countries and Canada.

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position:

Head of Risk Management Europe (m/f/x)

The Position:

The Head of Risk Management Europe provides leadership to ensure the optimal design and alignment of all risk management functions in support of the companies’ mission, vision and values. Serves as a leader and strategic advisor on risk management across the enterprise. Participates in the development and implementation of a risk management vision that delivers strategic thought and partnership across the enterprise. Participates in risk management programs that are designed to identify, eliminate or reduce potential risks to the companies’ related entities and stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Participates in the development, implementation, and oversight of various risk management vehicles as they evolve from time to time.

Improves corporate resiliency and preparedness through, among other things, a robust business continuity and disaster readiness program and crisis management response plan.

Together with Global Risk Management defines and develops standards, processes and policy for the evaluation of risk across the enterprise to ensure the organization operates within stated policies.

Develops and presents strategy, objectives and other deliverables to Senior Management.

Monitors major and critical risk issues including frequent reporting of outstanding exception items and timeframe for remediation to senior management.

Serves as the day-to-day internal business partner, consultant, subject matter expert, and resource for senior management and employees in all departments regarding specific situations or transactions not covered by existing procedures and standards.

Creates meaningful partnership with Corporate, Functions and Business Units to including consistent participation in staff meetings and other business meetings and forums.

As a member of the Global Risk Management Team as well the Global Compliance and Risk Management Team, participates in company-wide strategic planning, policy formulation, and budgeting.

Professional experience & education:

Bachelor’s degree required (Business Administration/Accounting/Finance/Risk Management preferred). Master’s degree preferred.

Strong financial background.

A seasoned business leader with 10+ years’ experience including experience in Risk Management; preferable knowledge of ISO 31000.

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