Manager, BCP / Emergency Preparedness

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, BCP / Emergency Preparedness located in Raynham, Massachusetts, WestChester, Pennsylvania, Warsaw, Indiana, PalmBeachGardens, Florida, Cork, Ireland or Leeds, UK. This role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. Applicants are encouraged to focus on the specific country or countries that align with their preferred location(s): Raynham, MA; WestChester, PA; Warsaw, IN; PalmBeachGardens, FL - Requisition Number: R-072505; UK - Requisition Number: R-073304; Ireland - Requisition Number: R-073306.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the FM BCP and Emergency Preparedness framework, aligned with enterprise BCM standards.
• Ensure facilities related risks (infrastructure failure, utilities disruption, site access issues) are addressed in continuity plans.
• Establish emergency response standards, playbooks, and site readiness requirements.
• Partner with regional FM and site teams to conduct drills, exercises, and readiness assessments.
• Support crisis response during events, providing structured escalation and decision support.
• Lead post incident reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership with readiness metrics, risk insights, and preparedness trends.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of business continuity and emergency preparedness programs.
• Ensure alignment of site level and functional BCP plans with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, business impact analyses, and scenario planning to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and exercises to test readiness and improve response capabilities.
• Partner with EHSS, Facilities, IT, Supply Chain, and business leaders to integrate continuity planning across functions.
• Monitor program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement based on lessons learned and best practices.
• Provide training, guidance, and subject matter expertise on BCP and emergency preparedness to stakeholders.

Core Capabilities

• Business continuity and emergency preparedness program design
• Crisis readiness and response coordination
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Global governance and enablement
• Cross functional coordination

Competencies

• Strong risk and crisis management judgment
• Ability to lead through influence in matrixed environments
• Calm decision making under pressure
• Clear, structured communication

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field required. Advanced degree or professional training in business continuity, emergency management, or risk management preferred.

Experience and Skills Required

• 6 8 years of progressive experience in business continuity, emergency preparedness, risk management, or related operational roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing BCP and emergency response programs.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, business impact analysis, and continuity planning methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross functional collaboration in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including training and presentations.

Preferred

• Experience in a regulated, manufacturing, or global organization.
• Experience supporting crisis management or incident response teams.
• Familiarity with global continuity standards and frameworks.
• Experience driving program maturity and continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel

Up to 25%, primarily domestic.

Certifications

Business Continuity or Emergency Management certifications (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, CEM) preferred, not required.

Base Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €70,100.00 - €121,210.00.

Benefits

• An annual bonus with a target based on company and employee performance.
• Vacation days, parental leave (minimum 12 weeks), bereavement leave, caregiver leave, and volunteer leave.
• Well being reimbursement programs for financial, physical and mental health.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards.
• Eligibility to participate in several insurance plans.