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Risk Specialist

On-site in Amer·Added 4 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)

HIPRA

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Work mode: On-site, Amer
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for people who:

Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Law or a related field.
Have 2-5 years of experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Internal Control or similar functions, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnological sector
Have knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Continuity and Internal Control frameworks.
Demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills.
Have excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Enjoy working collaboratively in cross-functional and international environments.
Have a C1 level of English and can speak ideally Spanish or Catalan

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

An innovative, multinational and growing company.
Continuous learning and development opportunities.
A multicultural environment open to new ideas.
Dynamic and collaborative teams.
Participation in strategic projects with global impact.

Would you like to make a difference? Join HIPRA!

The role

HIPRA is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health, with a broad range of highly innovative vaccines and an advanced diagnostic service.

HIPRA has a solid international presence in more than 40 countries, with its own subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centres and 6 production plants strategically located in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil).

Research and Development constitute the core of its knowledge. HIPRA dedicates 15% of its annual turnover to R&D activities that concentrate on the creation and application of the latest scientific advances to the development of the highest quality innovative vaccines. To give added value to its vaccination experience, the company also develops medical devices and traceability services.

At HIPRA, we are looking for a Risk Specialist to join our Risk Management team.

This role will support the implementation and continuous improvement of HIPRA's risk management framework, contributing to the identification, assessment and monitoring of risks across the organization while strengthening business resilience and continuity.

What you'll do

Support the implementation and maintenance of HIPRA's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
Participate in the identification, assessment and monitoring of strategic, operational, financial, regulatory and other key risks.
Support the maintenance and update of the corporate risk map and risk indicators.
Follow up on mitigation actions and risk management plans across different business areas.
Prepare risk reports, presentations and supporting documentation for management and governance bodies.
Collaborate in Business Continuity and Crisis Management activities, including continuity plans and testing exercises.
Work closely with Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, Quality, IT and other stakeholders to promote an integrated risk approach.
Contribute to risk awareness initiatives and the continuous improvement of risk management methodologies and tools.

About HIPRA

HIPRA is a pharmaceutical multinational company specializing in the research, production, and marketing of vaccines for both animal and human health. With a presence in 40 countries through its own commercial affiliates, HIPRA focuses on biologics and also offers CDMO services. The company employs over 2,400 people and its products reach more than 100 countries.

Industry: Biotechnology
Employees: 2,400+
Headquarters: Amer, Girona, Spain
In Spain: Amer, Girona

Good to know if you are moving

HIPRA is headquartered in Amer, Girona, Spain, and has a significant presence in Spain with multiple facilities.
The company operates in over 40 countries with its own commercial affiliates, offering international opportunities.
HIPRA has a multicultural and multidisciplinary team of over 2,400 people, indicating a diverse work environment.
The company is involved in cutting-edge vaccine research and development, including COVID-19 vaccines, which may appeal to professionals in the biotech field.
HIPRA offers a Graduate Program, providing opportunities for recent graduates to join the company.

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Additional information

HIPRA offers equal opportunity to all of its employees.
All qualified applicants will be considered for the position to be filled, without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability or age.
All hiring decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence and the needs of the company.

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