Global Disaster Recovery Manager Role
About Us
Lonza is a leading life sciences company with operations across three continents. We excel in science by fostering innovation through collaboration, empowering our employees to drive meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities
* Risk Assessment: Identify potential business disruptions and evaluate their impact on operations.
* Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Evaluate the effects of disruptions on various business processes.
* Plan Development: Create comprehensive global disaster recovery plans addressing natural, technological, and human-made disasters.
* Recovery Strategies: Develop strategies for data recovery, system restoration, and business continuity.
* Backup Solutions: Implement data backup methods and technologies including cloud and offsite storage.
* IT Systems Knowledge: Understand the organization's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and databases.
* Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Familiarity with virtual environments and cloud-based disaster recovery solutions.
* Data Replication and Redundancy: Techniques for data mirroring and ensuring redundancy to minimize data loss.
* Incident Response: Procedures for immediate disaster response, including communication protocols and first response actions.
* Crisis Management: Manage crisis situations, coordinate with emergency services, and ensure personnel safety.
* DR Testing: Plan and conduct regular disaster recovery tests to ensure effectiveness.
* Plan Review and Updates: Regularly update the disaster recovery plan to reflect changes in the business environment, technology, and identified risks.
Requirements
* University Bachelor degree or equivalent knowledge through experience in Information Technology.
* Disaster Recover Certified Specialist (DRCS).
* Proficiency in Network/Storage/Hypervisor/Security.
* A person with excellent analytical skills, technical understanding, and networked thinking.
We respect and protect our people and environment, striving for ethical success. Our products and services positively impact millions of lives worldwide. We offer a work environment that fosters challenge, creativity, and problem-solving in life sciences, leading to personal satisfaction and making a meaningful difference.