Business Continuity Expert

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Join our dynamic team at the Vevey Biotech Manufacturing site, where we are committed to excellence in biotech production. We are searching for a Business Continuity Expert to report to the Head of Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) department with the following objectives.

**Your role**:

- ** Develop and implement robust Business continuity plans (BCPs)** while acting as the **Risk facilitator for the E&M department**.- Conduct technical risk assessments to identify potential threats and disruptions.
- Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks, including project plans to modify processes, technologies, or equipment.
- Assist in coordinating responses to disruptions and crises.
- Update the site risk register for E&M.
- ** Lead Obsolescence management** on site through regular evaluation of asset life cycles.- Develop and maintain a robust asset and spare part obsolescence process.
- Forecast timelines and budgets for obsolescence management.
- Generate reports on obsolescence metrics and trends for management reviews.
- ** Act as the Reliability engineer** by conducting reliability assessments and analyses.- Analyze field performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Support root cause analysis of failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
- ** Support E&M managers** in managing risks, obsolescence, reliability, problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Act as a replacement for** Capex management.**:

- ** Collaborate with various departments** (E&M, Production, MSAT, Quality Unit, EHS, Data & Digital) for a comprehensive approach, including action plans addressing EHS and Quality topics.
- Create and maintain** standard operating procedures and reports** for the above activities.

**Your profile**:

- Bachelor’s degree in maintenance engineering or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of biotech process and utilities equipment.
- Experience with GMP processes and regulatory inspections.
- Proven project management experience.
- Experience with risk management frameworks.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

**Skills**:

- Fluency in French and English.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative team player.
- Proficiency in lean management and problem-solving techniques.
- Proficient in data analysis and project management software tools.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach.

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