Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
MedtronicAbout the role
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers with greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.
For more information, visit us at www.medtronic.com and www.medtronicdiabetes.com .
As part of our separation from our parent company, Medtronic, we are building a standalone organization with leaders to enable strategic growth and operational excellence (link to press release Medtronic Diabetes intent to separate). To that end, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our cybersecurity initiatives and ensure the protection of our critical data and infrastructure.
At Medtronic Diabetes, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 3 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Job Summary:
The CISO will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization's global information security strategy, policies, programs, and technology. This role will safeguard the company's data, systems, and networks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The CISO will collaborate closely with executive leadership, IT, business leadership, and regulatory bodies to embed security into all aspects of our operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives.
Establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity program to mitigate risks and protect sensitive information.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance:
Lead risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, SOX), and best practices.
Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
Incident Response and Threat Management:
Oversee the design and execution of an incident response plan to address security breaches promptly.
Monitor and manage emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Lead post-incident investigations and provide recommendations for future prevention.
Technology and Operations:
Implement and maintain advanced security tech
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