Director, Business Continuity

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Cardinal Health

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healthcare services • supply chain • pharmaceutical distribution • medical product distribution • operating room products

10,000+

💰 $78M Post-IPO Debt on 2006-08

Description

• Lead a coordinated business continuity program in alignment with continuity best practices • Establish a framework and methodology for completion of continuity plans and continuous cycle of update, validation, and corrective action • Remain well-informed of and implement best practices and industry wide standards wherever practical to support and improve the program • Identify key components that serve as the basis for continuity plans and programs • Implement standard Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, and other Business Continuity tools and capabilities • Collaborate with Information Technology to ensure consensus on critical functions and how they will be supported during a disruption • Drive and deliver effective Business Continuity strategies to support and, in time of disaster, recover Cardinal Health’s critical business functions • Coordinate with and support the Business Resiliency Organization with preparation for crises and support crisis response efforts • Create, assist, maintain, monitor, and validate Business Continuity Plans within the business continuity tracking tool; coordinate with units/oversee writing of Business Continuity Plans across Cardinal Health • Develop programs and procedures regarding business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency protocol for all areas of the organization and educate employees on Business Continuity and Emergency Management • Establish a coordinated program for training, communication, testing and exercising of plans, using a building block approach to build employee knowledge and confidence • Direct the continuous and regular validation and testing of documented Business Continuity plans; create scenarios to re-establish operations from various types of business disruptions • In collaboration with Global Security and Communications, develop effective and efficient procedures for emergency communication • Conduct significant internal and external coordination with key partners, across business units, and with key external partners ensuring plans are updated and available to management teams in the event of a disruption • Attend professional meetings and participate in training or other educational offerings to update professional knowledge regarding new developments and technologies related to disaster recovery and business continuity

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience preferred • Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred • Ability to work with senior management seeking buy-in for changes in procedures and recommend spending necessary for continuity in the event of interruption • Extensive knowledge of business continuity planning, information technology, business interruption and business operations best practices, principles, and strategies • Extensive know-how in developing and maintaining business continuity plans, conducting business impact analyses, and organizing and overseeing business continuity exercises • Proven Project Management capabilities • Demonstrated facilitation and collaboration skills • Ability to communicate and interface with diverse groups (both internal and external); strong interpersonal and communication skills • Detail oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities • Ability to identify potential impacts of business risk and manage those risks effectively • Ability to plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously meeting established deadlines and overall project objectives • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage • Paid time off plan • Health savings account (HSA) • 401k savings plan • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) • Short- and long-term disability coverage • Work-Life resources • Paid parental leave • Healthy lifestyle programs