Provide strategic leadership and serve as the primary subject matter expert for the Apotex Business Resiliency program, including vision, strategy, and planning across short and long-term timeframes.

Chair the Business Resiliency Steering Committee.

Mature and implement/align all components of the business resiliency program, in close partnership with the VP ERM, Sr. Director EHS, Director of Corporate Security, and IT Dep., including emergency response, incident management, crisis management, and business recovery

Draft and maintain all relevant business resiliency policies and SOPs

Partner closely with the IT team to align with disaster recovery

Develop crisis management and business recovery planning approach, materials, and templates, and implement across all Apotex sites and critical business functions

Lead training, exercising, and awareness activities across the business to strengthen understanding of and compliance with business resiliency requirements

Serve as crisis management coordinator for the business, in partnership with the VP, ERM

Research, recommend/select, and implement fit for purpose business resiliency technology

Ensure business resiliency program adheres to all relevant regulations and standards, and meets expectations of key internal and external stakeholders

Selection/oversight/management/coordination of external business resiliency partners, as applicable

Partner with functional and site leadership across the business to ensure adherence to all business resiliency requirements, including building, maintaining and exercising plans

Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.

Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Integrity, Courage, Teamwork, and Innovation.

Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.

All other relevant duties as assigned.





Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Demonstrated experience working in large, global highly regulated industries

Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally in complex organizations

Demonstrated experience leading teams in high-stress/crisis situations

Solid knowledge of related standards and regulations

Excellent proven communication skills with ability to influence/lead across all levels

Ability to maintain and project calm, make clear decisions, and lead across all levels of the organization in high-stress situations

Familiarity with relevant global standards, eg ISO 22301, BCI Good Practice Guidelines

10+ years of progressive leadership in business resiliency or related functions in pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries

5+ years of experience building and leading business resiliency programs in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry

Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Business Resiliency Program leadership, including crisis management, incident management, and business recovery planning. Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in high-stress environments while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords Business Resiliency Leadership

Crisis Management

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Business Resiliency Program Development

Crisis Management Planning

Incident Management

Emergency Response

Disaster Recovery Alignment

Policy Drafting

SOP Maintenance

Training and Awareness Activities

Regulatory Standards Knowledge

Business Recovery Planning

Soft Skills Influencing Skills

Decision-Making

Calm Under Pressure

Team Collaboration

Leadership in High-Stress Situations

Industry Keywords Pharmaceutical Industry

Biotech Industry

Manufacturing Industry

Highly Regulated Industries

Global Standards

Tools & Technologies Business Resiliency Technology

ISO 22301 Familiarity

BCI Good Practice Guidelines Familiarity

📌 Director, Global Business Resiliency (Toronto)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Toronto