Global Insurance and Risk Management - Associate Director

Takeda; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader in London is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Global Insurance and Risk Management. You will manage global insurance programmes, drive risk management practices, and support strategic initiatives within the organization. The ideal candidate has significant insurance experience and relevant professional qualifications. Join us to make a meaningful impact on global health while enjoying a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in insurance and risk management within the insurance industry or as a buyer.
• Strong knowledge of global insurance programmes, the global insurance market, and relevant regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex insurance placements and risk-related matters.
• Professional insurance qualifications (such as ACII or a non-insurance equivalent); degree preferred.
• Life Sciences sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage core insurance programmes.
• Negotiate terms and oversee implementation of global insurance placements.
• Drive premium allocation processes and compliance with regulations.
• Manage global broker partnerships.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with insurers.
• Serve as a Centre of Excellence for risk management issues.
• Lead risk engineering programmes and processes.
• Provide consultative expertise on insurance clauses.
• Support captive management, renewals, and claims processes.
• Develop and execute global data collection strategies.
• Deliver global insurance awareness training.
• Oversee implementation of insurance management systems.

Job description

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Job Description

Associate Director, Global Insurance and Risk Management (GIRM)

Location: Paddington, London
Function: Global Insurance and Risk Management

About Us

At Takeda, we are driven by our purpose: to create better health for people and a brighter future for the world. As a global, values‑based biopharmaceutical leader, we put patients at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to discover and deliver life‑transforming treatments, guided by integrity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a collaborative culture that empowers you to make a meaningful impact on global health.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Global Insurance and Risk Management (GIRM) to join our team in London. Reporting into the Head of GIRM, you will lead key global insurance programmes, act as a subject matter expert, and drive implementation and improvement of standard operating procedures and risk management practices. This role will also support Head of GIRM in further developing and implementing our Global Risk Financing Strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall group strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Insurance Programme Ownership
  Lead and manage core insurance programmes (such as/ including Property Damage & Business Interruption and Marine Cargo).
• Negotiate terms and oversee implementation of global insurance placements.
• Drive premium allocation processes and compliance with transfer pricing regulations.
• Manage global broker partnerships.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with existing and new global insurers.
• Risk Management & Business Support
  Serve as a Centre of Excellence for insurance and risk management issues.
• Lead risk engineering programmes and additional risk management processes.
• Provide consultative expertise on insurance clauses, indemnification, and liability limits.
• Support captive management, renewals, and claims processes.
• Strategic Initiatives
  Develop and execute global data collection strategies and underwriting submissions.
• Deliver global insurance awareness training across core stakeholder groups and Business Units.
• Oversee implementation of insurance management systems to streamline administration.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in insurance and risk management within the insurance industry or as a buyer.
• Strong knowledge of global insurance programmes, the global insurance market, and relevant regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex insurance placements and risk‑related matters.
• Professional insurance qualifications (such as ACII or a non‑insurance equivalent); degree preferred.
• Life Sciences sector experience is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical insurance knowledge and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to build senior‑level relationships internally and externally.
• Adaptability, emotional intelligence, and decision‑making capability.

Additional Information

• International travel required occasionally.
• Location: Paddington, London.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment with a team of experts.
• Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our global operations and success.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us in shaping global risk management strategies that protect our people, assets, and operations worldwide.

Locations: GBR – Paddington
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub‑Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time