As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
The Senior Manager, Risk Management plays a key role in developing the risk management strategy for the company. The position will identify company exposures to loss and implement appropriate risk management techniques to eliminate or mitigate the impact, manage broker relationships, and place and administer the global insurance program. The role will also establish contract standards for insurance language, provide consultative expertise to the business lines and corporate support functions, manage the non-healthcare related claims processes. In addition to insurance risk management, the Sr. manager, Risk Management will coordinate with the VP, Treasury and Risk Management to develop the company's Enterprise Risk Management function.
Responsibilities:
Review and enhance the risk management strategy for the company, including the development of a clear articulation of the company's risk tolerance
Identify and analyze potential impact of exposures of loss faced by the company
Provide consultative and technical expertise on insurance and risk management issues to the business units and corporate support functions
Prepare and manage the annual risk management and insurance budget, including cost allocations to the units
Establish contractual standards for insurance and indemnification wording. Jointly with the Legal Department, conduct periodic contract sessions for business unit Contract staff
Review leases, contracts and other legal documents to evaluate appropriateness of language and ensure compliance with insurance policies and internal legal guidelines
Respond to contracting requests to review the insurance requirements for client RFPs
Oversee the Property, Executive Risk, Casualty and other insurance programs. Negotiate insurance placement pricing, structure and limits for all coverage lines
Conduct periodic cost/ benefit reviews of alternative insurance structures, including benchmarking of coverage options
Develop and maintain database of all global policies and historical claim information
Serve as the primary contact with the business units for non-health related claims reporting, claims management and insurance certificates
Coordinate with the VP, Treasury and Risk Management to develop and implement the company's Enterprise Risk Management function
Requirements:
Minimum of 4-10 years' relevant experience in the healthcare or pharma/CRO industry required
Minimum 5+ years' experience in managing insurance or ERM programs
Bachelor's degree in a business, healthcare or related field required
Professional designations/certifications/licenses within Risk Management
Proven experience to think strategically and execute in a complex environment
Ability to clearly understand, communicate and mitigate risks
Prior experience leading through influence at all levels of an organization
Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize in a global organization
Ability to work to deadlines and problem-solve
Strong analytical and communication skills
Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.
Pay Range: $140,000-$175,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable.
Fortrea is looking for problem-solvers and creative thinkers who are passionate about breaking down barriers faced by sponsors of clinical trials, and who are committed to helping transform the development process to get promising life-changing ideas and therapies to patients faster. Join us as we cultivate a workspace where all employees have the opportunity to grow and make impacts on a global scale. For more information and questions related to Fortrea, please visit . #AJS
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