United Therapeutics Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Risk Management Director (Located in RTP, NC or Silver Spring, MD)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$215K/yr - $260K/yr
15+ years expUnited Therapeutics Corporation is a pioneering biotech company focused on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies for transplantable organs. The Senior Risk Management Director will lead the company's risk management function, driving execution across enterprise risk management, corporate insurance, and organizational resiliency to support organizational objectives.
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Hiring Manager
Samantha Jill Olinger, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PRC, CDR, CSMR
Responsibilities
Responsible to ensure successful execution of the Department's strategic goals and objectives Administer all ERM Program activities Assist corporate and business unit leaders in identifying exposures to loss and implementing appropriate risk management strategies to eliminate or reduce the impact of such loss Oversee the development and maintenance of a Risk Management Program Manual
Lead and oversee the Property, Casualty and Management liability insurance programs Participate in negotiating insurance coverage and pricing, structure and limits for all property, casualty, management liability and other insurance policies and service agreements Conduct cost/benefit analysis of program alternatives as appropriate Evaluate adequacy of limits and appropriateness of retentions/deductibles Participate in managing broker and insurer relationships Responsible for risk management compliance with Clinical Trial Insurance SOP
Review leases, business development opportunities, clinical trial agreements, contracts and other legal documents to evaluate appropriateness of wording and assure compliance with insurance and risk management policies
Oversee the business continuity management/planning across all business segments of the organization Lead the Corporate Resiliency Program to ensure it addresses all critical business functions and provides assurance that they can resume normal business operations to within planned disruption specifications Ensure that the management of the Organizational Resiliency Program includes regular testing of plans in accordance with the Organizational Resiliency Program Policy and framework Assist business units with review and inspection of facilities with a focus on loss reduction Review and provide recommendations on insurer issued loss prevention reports
Provide ongoing risk management and insurance subject matter expertise, resources, guidance and collaboration to all Unitherians
Other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
15+ years of risk management and/or commercial insurance experience with a Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or risk management OR 13+ years of risk management and/or commercial insurance experience with a Master's Degree in business, finance, or risk management
10+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including global clinical trial risk strategy
5+ years of experience as a functional leader and/or people manager
Ability to read, understand, explain, and negotiate insurance policy contract language
Subject Matter Expert in commercial insurance coverages, enterprise risk management, and organizational resilience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates strong leadership skills with team, peers and business stakeholders
Excellent administrative and organizational skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to engage confidently across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership and that Board delivering risk insights with clarity, credibility and impact
Strategic mindset with the ability to execute effectively at both strategic and operational levels
Deep understanding of contractual risk, and indemnification provisions within the life sciences space
Proven ability to lead enterprise risk processes, manage complex insurance portfolios, and oversee cross-functional risk initiatives
Skilled in managing a team; including developing others, giving feedback, managing conflict, and fostering collaboration across disciplines
Preferred
Master's Degree MBA, JD, or equivalent
Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Safety, loss prevention, and claims experience
Benefits
Medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage
Employee wellness resources
Savings plans (401k and ESPP)
Paid time off & paid parental leave benefits
Disability benefits
Company
United Therapeutics Corporation
Founded to find a cure for a daughter’s rare disease, United Therapeutics is a biotechnology company transforming care for people with chronic and life-threatening conditions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
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