Senior Risk Management Director (Located in RTP, NC or Silver Spring, MD - Relocation Available)

United Therapeutics Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 201,450 - 299,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k and ESPP savings plans

Paid time off and parental leave benefits

Disability benefits

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is looking for a Senior Risk Management Director to lead their risk management initiatives. This role involves overseeing enterprise risk management, corporate insurance, and organizational resiliency activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, showcasing leadership and strategic thinking skills. This position requires engagement across all levels of the organization and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of risk management and/or commercial insurance experience.
• 10+ years in biotech or pharmaceutical industry including global clinical trial risk strategy.
• 5+ years experience as a functional leader and/or people manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and strategic direction for the company's risk management function.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a Risk Management Program Manual.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis of insurance program alternatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or risk management

Master's Degree in business, finance, or risk management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Who We Are
We are the first publicly‑traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension( PAH). Today, we have six FDA‑approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near‑term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

The cure for end‑stage life‑threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create bio‑artificial organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end‑stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who You Are
Are you a self starter with a kind heart who likes to lead with their sleeves up? This role is an incredible opportunity to come into an established team with a clear and defined career trajectory – the future head of risk management. We are looking for someone who wants to never be bored ever again and have their risk management lens in across all of UTs endeavors from tissue engineering and organ manufacturing to aviation and organ transportation. The Senior Risk Management Director leads the vision and strategic direction for the company's risk management function, ensuring it supports and advances organizational objectives. The role drives execution across enterprise risk management, corporate insurance, and organizational resiliency to reduce exposure, strengthen preparedness, and enables proactive risk‑informed planning and decision‑making. Sound like you? Apply here:

• ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT: Responsible to ensure successful execution of the Department's strategic goals and objectives Administer all ERM Program activities Assist corporate and business unit leaders in identifying exposures to loss and implementing appropriate risk management strategies to eliminate or reduce the impact of such loss Oversee the development and maintenance of a Risk Management Program Manual
• CORPORATE INSURANCE: Lead and oversee the Property, Casualty and Management liability insurance programs Participate in negotiating insurance coverage and pricing, structure and limits for all property, casualty, management liability and other insurance policies and service agreements Conduct cost/benefit analysis of program alternatives as appropriate Evaluate adequacy of limits and appropriateness of retentions/deductibles Participate in managing broker and insurer relationships Responsible for risk management compliance with Clinical Trial Insurance SOP
• CONTRACT REVIEW: Review leases, business development opportunities, clinical trial agreements, contracts and other legal documents to evaluate appropriateness of wording and assure compliance with insurance and risk management policies
• ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCY: Oversee the business continuity management/planning across all business segments of the organization Lead the Corporate Resiliency Program to ensure it addresses all critical business functions and provides assurance that they can resume normal business operations to within planned disruption specifications Ensure that the management of the Organizational Resiliency Program includes regular testing of plans in accordance with the Organizational Resiliency Program Policy and framework Assist business units with review and inspection of facilities with a focus on loss reduction Review and provide recommendations on insurer issued loss prevention reports
• Provide ongoing risk management and insurance subject matter expertise, resources, guidance and collaboration to all Unitherians
• Other duties as may be assigned

For this role you will need

• 15+ years of risk management and/or commercial insurance experience with a Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or risk management OR 13+ years of risk management and/or commercial insurance experience with a Master's Degree in business, finance, or risk management
• 10+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including global clinical trial risk strategy
• 5+ years of experience as a functional leader and/or people manager
• Ability to read, understand, explain, and negotiate insurance policy contract language
• Subject Matter Expert in commercial insurance coverages, enterprise risk management, and organizational resilience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills with team, peers and business stakeholders
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to engage confidently across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership and that Board delivering risk insights with clarity, credibility and impact
• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute effectively at both strategic and operational levels
• Deep understanding of contractual risk, and indemnification provisions within the life sciences space
• Proven ability to lead enterprise risk processes, manage complex insurance portfolios, and oversee cross‑functional risk initiatives
• Skilled in managing a team; including developing others, giving feedback, managing conflict, and fostering collaboration across disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree MBA, JD, or equivalent
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
• Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
• Safety, loss prevention, and claims experience

Job Location: United Therapeutics requires this candidate to be on‑site at either our Durham, North Carolina location or our Silver Spring, MD position a minimum of 3 days a week.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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