Job Description

As Head of the BCM team, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualising, implementing and reviewing key BCM initiatives, including crisis management and disaster mitigation. You will oversee the BCM team to collaborate with the different business units of A*STAR to achieve desired outcomes of the BCM program.
The key responsibilities are:

• Guide, nurture and lead a team of BCM specialists to drive the execution of business continuity management activities for A*STAR and its Research Institutes and entities
• Lead the evaluation and enhancement of the BCM framework
• Lead the collection and review of risk information from business units
• Oversee the operationalization of the BCM review cycle for Risk Analysis & Review, Business Impact Analysis, Recovery Strategies and Recovery Procedures
• Create and review additional strategies for continuity and recovery, and improve practical execution of recovery procedures in an incident/crisis
• Serve as lead advisory for BCM related matters to all business units and stakeholders including risk and control groups and senior management

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience
• Strong planning and analytical skills with an eye for details
• Able to work independently in a diverse environment
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and stakeholder management skills
• Working experience in a scientific or biomedical related company will be advantageous

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.