Director, Corporate Risk Management

The Director, Corporate Risk Management is responsible for the development, recommendation, and implementation of strategies for addressing liability, operational and property hazard risks globally. This includes the design and implementation of complex programs to mitigate, transfer, and finance risk, including the identification and analyses of operational risk, loss reserving/ budgeting, and the planning, negotiation and procurement of property, casualty, and management liability insurance programs worldwide. The position will also provide leadership for insurance/risk management aspects of large complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. The position will also coordinate liability and property claims covered under the company’s insurance policies, and lead negotiations for the resolution of large complex insurance claims. Update senior management on key insurance matters. Provide leadership for the establishment, cultivation, and management of a broad global network of external business partners including third party insurers, brokers, claims administrators and outside legal counsel. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Property and casualty insurance procurement and the overall strategic management of the company’s insurance programs. 

• Manage relationships with insurance brokers, claims administrators, and other service providers. 

• Property and casualty claims management. 

• Potentially organize and/or run a captive insurance company to finance risk. 

• Oversee and coordinate the collection and submission of data required by the insurance underwriters. 

• Oversight, collaboration, and direction on claims management. 

• Ability to provide sound business judgment, strategic thinking, and broad financial and business perspective across the organization. 

• Strong communication skills as demonstrated through crisp writing, speaking, and thinking and proven experience interacting with senior management both within the company and at insurers, brokers, and service providers. 

• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal, and Commercial leaders to integrate risk management into core business processes. 

• Oversee risk assessments, mitigation plans, and controls, ensuring timely monitoring and escalation of key risks. 

• Provide executive‑level risk reporting and insights to senior leadership and governance forums. 

• Drive a strong risk and compliance culture through training, communication, and leadership influence. 

• Stay current on external risk trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices relevant to MedTech and orthopedics. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., Business, Finance, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field). 

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or JD preferred. 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• A minimum of 10 years of business experience with 8 years of experience in Risk Management or large complex commercial insurance operations or insurance brokerage. 

• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, internal controls, and governance models. 

• Ability to meet strict deadlines in compressed time periods. 

• Excellent analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills. 

Preferred: 

• Experience supporting global or multi‑site manufacturing and supply chain operations. 

• Prior people management experience. 

• Prior diligence experience related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. 

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and lead cross‑functional initiatives. 

• Professional certifications such as CPCU, CIC, CRM, or ARM, or similar. 

Other: 

• Travel: Up to ~20%, primarily domestic, with occasional international travel. 

• Language: English required. Additional languages a plus. 

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