Head of Risk and Assurance

Responsibilities

• Help strengthen governance, resilience and assurance across one of the world's leading biomedical research organisations.
• Provide strategic leadership across Assurance and Risk functions, ensuring secure and responsible operations.
• Lead the strategic development and continual improvement of assurance and risk capability.
• Report into senior leadership and collaborate across Audit, Risk, Business Continuity, Information Security and Quality Management.
• Maintain Information Security Management System (ISMS) documentation and ensure audit readiness.

Requirements

• Experience managing and maintaining an electronic Quality Management System within Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, certifications and industry standards.
• Experience overseeing multiple assurance functions, including audit, business continuity, information security and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership experience in risk management, audit and assurance, preferably within a regulated environment such as healthcare or life sciences.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present information clearly to senior leadership teams and committees.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing Assurance and Risk functions, with a focus on regulatory compliance and information security within biomedical research. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and maintain audit readiness in a regulated environment.