Director, IT Cybersecurity

Job Description Summary: The Director of Cybersecurity within Information Technology is entrusted with the crucial task of safeguarding our global IT infrastructure from potential threats and vulnerabilities. Holding a senior position, this role has the responsibility of strategically implementing and managing security tools, policies, and processes to effectively reduce organizational risk. With a global team and responsibilities that span both on-prem and cloud infrastructures, the Director ensures that the organization is always prepared to detect, respond to, and recover from any cybersecurity events.

Education:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

·         Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or related credentials are beneficial.

Skills and Experience:

·         Minimum of 10 years in IT security roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.

·         Proven experience in managing and leading global IT security teams.

·         Deep understanding of current cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.

·         Familiarity with both on-prem and cloud-based security architectures and solutions.

·         Proven track record of implementing security tools, policies, and processes to effectively mitigate risks.

·         Strong experience in incident response planning and execution.

·         Ideal candidate will have detailed experience working within a CDMO, Pharmaceutical or Biopharma, or relevant manufacturing industry

Impact

·         Safeguards IP, CDMO proprietary processes, client data & regulated workflows

·         Ensures resilience against cyber threats that could disrupt manufacturing batches, client timelines or regulatory filings

·         Ensures secure collaboration with clients & 3rd-party vendors, building trust & supporting sales where cybersecurity posture is a client selection factor

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Develop & lead comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business & compliance objectives including protection of digital assets, customer data, batch records & manufacturing IT/OT systems

·         Serve as primary advisor to senior leadership on digital risk, incident response, and regulatory obligations

·         Oversee risk management processes, conduct regular system vulnerability assessments & ensure BC/DR 

·         Ensure all CDMO workflows are protected including technology & data interfaces through coordinated governance and secure vendor management

·         Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic cybersecurity roadmap that addresses current and future threat landscapes.

·         Oversee the deployment and management of security tools, ensuring optimal configuration for detection, monitoring, and response to threats.

·         Establish and enforce security policies and procedures that protect the organization from potential threats without impeding business operations.

·         Collaborate with other IT and business leaders to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to security throughout the organization.

·         Lead incident response efforts, ensuring timely detection, mitigation, and recovery from security events.

·         Regularly review and assess security infrastructure, making recommendations for enhancements or changes.

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