ROLE SUMMARY

Our Global Governance, Risk, and Compliance team provides comprehensive blueprints for cybersecurity excellence by embedding governance, risk management, and compliance into every layer. The team is responsible for ensuring risk-based decision-making is used and that security, privacy, and regulatory compliance is integrated seamlessly with Pfizer’s organization.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Business Resilience to lead and strengthen the organization’s global resilience strategy and capabilities. This role will oversee and enhance programs that ensure continuity of operations, and provide strategic leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact business operations. The Senior Manager, Business Resilience partners closely across business units, drives governance and preparedness initiatives, and leverages established resilience and risk management frameworks to safeguard the organization’s operational stability, agility, and reputation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, implement, and continuously enhance the enterprise business resilience framework and governance processes.

Integrate business resilience practices into enterprise risk management and corporate governance, ensuring alignment across security, operations, and compliance functions.

Lead a high‑performing team that drives an enterprise‑wide culture of preparedness and operational continuity.

Partner with key stakeholders to align resilience, continuity, and incident readiness practices across the organization.

Cultivate a culture of accountability and risk awareness across all business units, reinforcing proactive planning, and effective response to disruptive events.

Provide strategic oversight into business resilience activities.

Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed team of resilience and risk professionals.

Evaluate, implement, and manage technology platforms supporting business resilience, continuity management, and incident coordination, ensuring data accuracy and strong integration with risk systems.

Define and track key performance and risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs) to monitor organizational resilience posture and deliver actionable reporting and insights to senior leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required in cybersecurity, information systems, risk management, or related discipline preferred.

7+ years of experience in information security, risk, compliance, information protection, or related disciplines

Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional security or compliance programs involving multiple stakeholder groups and competing priorities.

Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to translate risk insights into actionable recommendations.

Exceptional organizational skills and a proven ability to prioritize risks and initiatives.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build consensus, and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Background in highly regulated industries with strong familiarity with regulatory expectations related to third‑party oversight (e.g., pharma, healthcare, financial services).

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, PMP, or other governance/risk credentials.

Experience integrating resilience with cyber incident response and disaster recovery programs.

Familiarity with resilience standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 22301 concepts, NIST, or operational resilience frameworks).

Experience with GRC/workflow tooling (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer) or continuity tools (e.g., Fusion, Castellan, Archer BCM).

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Please apply by sending your CV and a motivational letter in English

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!