Associate Director, Information Security
Core
Lead global cybersecurity strategy, operations, and governance for enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and sensitive business information.
Role type
Senior IC/Manager Information Security Director
Builds
Enterprise security programs, incident response capabilities, and security architecture standards
Domain
Global technology / Cybersecurity
Required skills
Cybersecurity strategy, risk management, incident response, team leadership, budget management, policy development, vulnerability management, compliance assurance, security automation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, NIST CSF/ISO 27001/SOC 2/GDPR/GxP knowledge, Microsoft Purview/Azure Policy, CISSP/CISM certifications
Technologies
Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, EDR/XDR, SIEM, PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, security platform APIs
Responsibilities
Build and lead a global cybersecurity team; Define and manage cybersecurity strategy and multi-year roadmap; Oversee cybersecurity budgets and vendor relationships; Develop and enforce enterprise-wide security policies; Lead information security risk management program; Own security operations including threat monitoring and incident response; Establish security architecture standards; Guide security technology portfolio; Oversee vulnerability and exposure management; Lead security compliance and assurance activities; Partner with Quality, Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams; Drive security automation and AI-assisted initiatives; Lead security awareness and training; Report cybersecurity posture to executive leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities