Resiliency Lead

The candidate should ideally reside in Massachusetts; Washington DC or King of Prussia, PA

 

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:  

 

The   R esiliency   Lead   is a senior security executive responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining a globally integrated resiliency framework encompassing business continuity management (BCM), corporate crisis management, and incident and emergency response across a complex, regulated, multinational healthcare enterprise.   

 

This role ensures the organization can   anticipate , withstand, respond to, and recover from disruptions while safeguarding patients, employees, operations, and brand reputation. The position aligns resiliency capabilities with enterprise risk management, regulatory obligations, and strategic business   objectives ,   leveraging   globally recognized standards such as ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management), ISO 31000 (Risk Management), and ISO 22320 (Emergency Management).  

 

The incumbent in this role will act as the key business partner in advising and supporting the businesses in Business Continuity management and supporting all businesses and functions in developing and implementing   risk-based   Business Impact Assessments (BIA), Business Continuity Plans (BCP), BCM metrics, awareness programs, supervising/conducting drills/exercises and delivering training including providing standard templates and training materials.   

 

This role is also responsible for developing the   FME   Pandemic Response Plan and collaborating closely with   key stakeholders t o ensure consistency between   resiliency, business continuity, ITS disaster response and recovery,   insurance .  

 

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.  

 

The role must   demonstrate   sound judgment, integrity, and an initiative-taking approach to   identifying   and mitigating security risks while aligning with   FME ’s strategic business   objectives .  

 

It requires a forward-looking leader with the ability to assess and mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, build strong external partnerships, and   leverage   intelligence and technology to drive a n industry leading resiliency   program .    

 

PRINCIPAL   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:      

 

Enterprise Resiliency Strategy & Governance    

Implement   a comprehensive enterprise resiliency strategy encompassing business continuity, crisis management, and emergency response, aligned with FME’s business strategy, enterprise risk appetite, and international standards.  

 

Business Continuity Management (BCM) Leadership    

Design, implement, and govern a global Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), ensuring consistent,   risk ‑ based   application across functions, regions, and critical suppliers in alignment with international frameworks.  

 

Business Impact Analysis & Continuity Assurance    

Implement and drive   mature a   risk ‑ based   Business Impact Analysis program that defines recovery   objectives ,   identifies   critical dependencies, and directly informs Business Continuity Plans, assurance activities, executive reporting, and investment priorities.  

 

Corporate Crisis Management & Executive Response    

Oversee the corporate crisis management framework and serve as a senior leader during   enterprise ‑ level   crises, providing executive briefings and ensuring coordinated response across security, legal, HR, IT, communications, compliance, and clinical leadership.  

 

Incident, Emergency & Pandemic Preparedness  

  Direct global incident, emergency, and pandemic preparedness planning, embedding response standards, playbooks, and workforce resilience strategies to ensure readiness for prolonged and complex disruption scenarios.  

 

Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Integration    

Integrate supply chain resilience into enterprise continuity planning by   identifying   critical supplier dependencies, addressing   single ‑ source   and geographic risks, and ensuring disruption scenarios are   evaluated   and reported at the executive level.  

 

Leadership, Readiness & Continuous Improvement    

Build and lead a   high ‑ performing   global resiliency team while driving training, exercises, regulatory compliance, performance measurement, and continuous improvement to embed a sustainable culture of preparedness across FME.  

 

Enterprise Resiliency Strategy & Governance  

 

Develop   and   execute a comprehensive enterprise resiliency strategy covering business continuity, crisis management, and emergency response that is aligned with   FME’s business strategy, key priorities,   and enterprise risk appetite.  

Establish governance structures, policies, standards, and operating models that align with ISO and other applicable international   best ‑ practice   frameworks while ensuring scalability across regions and business units.  

Serve as   an   expert   for organizational resiliency, providing strategic guidance and decision support to the VP, Corporate Security Center of Excellence and   other FME   leadershi p.  

 

Business Continuity Management (BCM)  

 

Design, implement, and   maintain   a global Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in alignment with   international standards , ensuring consistent application across functions, regions, and critical suppliers.  

Oversee business impact analysis (BIA) and risk assessments to define recovery time and recovery point   objectives   for critical healthcare operations and corporate functions.  

Leads the design and governance of a   risk ‑ based   Business Impact Analysis program aligned with   international standards and industry frameworks .   

Ensures BIAs consistently   identify   critical processes, dependencies, and recovery   objectives , and that outputs directly inform Business Continuity Plans, assurance activities, and executive reporting.   

Supports periodic BIA reviews to reflect evolving risk profiles and business priorities.  

Ensure continuity plans are   evaluated ,   validated , and continuously improved through exercises, audits, and lessons learned.  

 

Corporate Crisis Management  

Oversee the   design   of a   corporate crisis management framework, including governance, escalation protocols, executive   decision ‑ making   structures, and communications coordination.  

Serve on the crisis management leadership team   during   enterprise ‑ level   crises, ensuring rapid coordination across security, legal, communications, HR, IT, compliance, and clinical leadership.  

Provide   executive ‑ level   briefings before, during, and after crises, translating complex risk information into clear, actionable guidance.  

 

Incident & Emergency Response  

 

Oversee global incident and emergency response planning, ensuring readiness for natural disasters, public health emergencies,   geopolitical   incidents, supply chain disruptions, and   other impactful   events.  

Define response standards,   playbooks, and   command structures   and leading incident management practices.  

Ensure incident data, reporting, and   post ‑ incident   reviews drive corrective actions and   long ‑ term   resilience improvements.  

 

Pandemic Planning & Workforce Resilience  

 

Owns the development and integration of pandemic and widespread health emergency preparedness into enterprise continuity and crisis management frameworks.   

Ensure   plans   address   workforce disruption, critical skill dependencies, remote operations, and regional regulatory requirements.   

Embeds pandemic scenarios into BIAs, exercises, and training to sustain operational readiness during prolonged health crises.  

Supply Chain Resilience  

 

Integrates supply chain resilience into BCM by   identifying   and assessing critical supplier and   logistics   dependencies through BIAs and risk assessments.   

Partners with   Supply Chain,   Procurement ,   and Operations to embed continuity expectations for key third parties and address   single ‑ source   and geographic concentration risks.   

Ensure supply chain disruption scenarios are   evaluated   through exercises and reflected in executive reporting and improvement plans.  

Standards, Compliance & Risk Integration  

 

Ensure resiliency programs   comply with   applicable healthcare regulations, privacy requirements, labor laws, and regional regulatory expectations.  

Integrate resiliency planning with enterprise risk management, cyber resilience, supply chain risk management, and corporate security intelligence activities.  

Benchmark program maturity against industry peers, regulatory expectations, and evolving global standards.  

Training, Exercises & Organizational Readiness  

 

Oversee the development and delivery of crisis management, continuity, and emergency response training for executives, managers, and response teams.  

Design and lead tabletop exercises, simulations, and   full ‑ scale   drills to   evaluate   decision ‑ making , coordination, and recovery capabilities.  

Foster a culture of preparedness and resilience across the enterprise.  

Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement  

 

Build and lead a   high ‑ performing   global resiliency team, setting clear expectations, developing talent, and modeling enterprise leadership values.  

Partner closely with business leaders, regional security heads, IT, clinical operations, compliance, and external partners to ensure cohesive resiliency outcomes.  

Track program performance through KPIs, metrics, and reporting, driving continuous improvement and executive transparency.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   AND   WORKING CONDITIONS  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job .   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This position requires approximately   10%   travel.  

 

SUPERVISION:   

None  

 

EDUCATION   AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS :  

 

Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Security Management, Behavioral Science, or related field (master’s preferred) ;   possess   an active/in- scope   security clearance.  

Preferred Certifications  

 

Certified Threat Manager (CTM)  

Certified Protection Professional (CPP)  

Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM)  

Intelligence Community or Law Enforcement credentials  

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :  

      

Minimum of 15 years of experience in security management roles, with   demonstrated   expertise   across a broad range of security and risk management domains.  

Proven   track-record   in compliance programs, risk management, and incident response.  

Experience in systems management and leading people  

Experience managing third-party vendors and cross-functional teams. \  

Deep understanding of threat actor methodologies, behavioral threat indicators, and intelligence tradecraft.  

Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.  

Experience with insider threat platforms, SIEM tools, and behavioral analytics.  

Ability to   operate   in high-pressure environments and manage sensitive, confidential information with discretion.  

Ability to work in a matrixed, resource-constrained, and diverse environment.  

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Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance. 

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors