Global Insurance and Risk Management - Associate Director

Takeda pharmaceutical; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Global Insurance and Risk Management to lead insurance programmes and support risk management strategies in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have significant experience in insurance and strong negotiation skills. The role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Support for professional development

Engaging and meaningful work

Qualifications

• Significant experience in insurance and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of global insurance programmes and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex insurance placements.

Responsibilities

• Lead core insurance programmes like Property Damage and Business Interruption.
• Negotiate terms and oversee implementation of global insurance placements.
• Develop and execute global data collection strategies.
• Deliver global insurance awareness training.

Skills

Strong technical insurance knowledge

Negotiation skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Project management skills

Emotional intelligence

Decision-making capability

Education

Professional insurance qualifications (e.g., ACII)

Degree preferred

Job description

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 the Head of GIRM in further developing/implementing our Global Risk Financing Strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall group strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Insurance Programmes Ownership
• Lead and manage core insurance programmes (such as 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What makes a successful team member within Corporate at Takeda?

• Collaborative
• Strategic
• Insightful
• Results driven
• Goal‑oriented
• Achiever

At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we – as a Takeda team – can discover and deliver life‑transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

Opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment with a team of experts.

The environment is dynamic and evolving, so you have to be adaptable.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives: Patient, People, Planet, Data & Digital.