Director, Business & Supply Continuity
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Change Management -
Business
Business Continuity, Change Management
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Leeds West Yorkshire United KingdomJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Senior Manager Operational Risk Lead located in the United States or Switzerland or Ireland or the United Kingdom.
This senior global role owns the definition and execution of Enterprise Risk Management and Business & Supply Continuity strategies for DePuy Synthes Global Supply position willbe responsible for leading the global strategy governance and programs that strengthen supply chain resilience protect continuity of supply and ensure organizational readiness for disruptions. This leader partners across regions franchises and enabling functions toidentifyrisks drive mitigation and recovery strategies and embed continuity capabilities into end-to-end supply chain role has high enterprise visibility and directly influences how the organizationanticipatesrisk responds to disruption and embeds continuity capabilities intoendtoendsupply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the global Business & Supply Continuity strategy for DePuy Synthes aligned to Global Supply Chain priorities and enterprise risk management expectations.
Design and deploy standardized continuity frameworks governance and playbooks across manufacturing distribution suppliers and planning functions.
Partner with regional and functional supply chain leaders toidentifycritical risks conduct impact analyses and define mitigation and recovery strategies.
Oversee crisis preparedness scenario planning and response coordination to ensure continuity of supply during disruptions.
Integrate continuity and resilience requirements into broader supply chain strategy and transformation initiatives including network digital and operating model changes.
Establish metrics reporting andexecutivelevelinsights tomonitorreadiness resilience performance and continuous improvement.
Influence and aligncrossfunctionalstakeholders (Quality Procurement Manufacturing Logistics IT and Commercial) on continuity priorities and decisions.
Lead coach and develop a global team and/or extended network supporting continuity and resilience initiatives.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree required(Supply Chain Operations Engineering Business or related field).
Masters degree or MBA preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically
10-12 years of progressive experience in supply chain operations strategy risk management or business continuity within a complex global environment.
Demonstrated leadership at a director or senior leader level with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
Experience conducting enterprise and operational risk assessments
Provenexpertisein business continuity supply resilience risk assessment and crisis management.
Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to translate strategy into executable programs.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional leaders and drive risk mitigation initiatives.
Experienceoperatingin regulated industries (medical devices pharmaceuticals or similar) preferred.
Preferred:
Global supply chain experience across manufacturing planning procurement and distribution.
Experience leading transformation orenterprisewideprograms in a matrixed organization.
Familiarity with enterprise risk management regulatory expectations and industry best practices related to continuity and resilience.
Datadrivenmindset with experienceleveraginganalytics and digital tools to supportdecisionmaking.
Excellent communication change leadership andcrossfunctionalcollaboration skills.
Other:
Language:
English required;additional languages preferred.
Travel:
Limited; up to 25% domestic and international.
Certifications (preferred):
Business Continuity Risk Management or Supply Chain certifications (e.g. CBCP ISO 22301 APICS).
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