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Associate, Business Continuity

Requisition ID:

71632

Date:

Oct 9, 2025

Location:

Exton, Pennsylvania, US

Department:

Legal

Description:

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide support in planning and preparedness activities that help ensure continuity of operations during potential business disruptions. Working under guidance, this role supports business continuity documentation, data analysis, incident preparedness and response, as well as maintaining the digital continuity management platform. The Specialist will also participate in incident response activities in a supporting capacity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Assist in gathering and organizing business continuity documentation and recovery procedures across various sites and departments.

+ Support data collection and validation efforts for business impact analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments.

+ Help maintain and update plan templates, policies, procedures, contact lists, directories, and document repositories used across the continuity program.

+ Contribute to the preparation of reports, dashboards, and status updates that track business continuity metrics and compliance.

+ With guidance, support scenario planning, and participate in the execution of business continuity and crisis management exercises.

+ Monitor and track plan reviews, training, and testing activities to help ensure program compliance across departments.

+ Assist in documenting lessons learned from exercises or real events, including coordinating follow-up actions as needed.

+ Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Additional Responsibilities

+ Participate in special projects that support the maturity and effectiveness of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Resilience programs.

+ Assist with monitoring external events or news that may present risks to business operations.

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree required in business, emergency management, risk management, science, or a related field.

Work Experience

+ 3+ years of work experience required.

+ Business Continuity prior experience is not required, though internships or coursework in business continuity, emergency management, risk, or supply chain is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

+ Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.

+ Ability to follow structured instructions and procedures.

+ Willingness to learn and grow in the field of business continuity and organizational resilience.

+ Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. \#LI-AP1 #LI-HYBRID

License and Certifications

+ ABCP (Associate Business Continuity Professional) or CBCI (Certification of the Business Continuity Institute) certification required within one year of hire.

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.