Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Core
Provides strategic and organizational leadership for the company's information security and cybersecurity program, establishing vision, strategy, governance, and controls to protect digital assets and safeguard scientific, clinical, and corporate data.
Role type
Executive-level CISO (Vice President)
Builds
Enterprise cybersecurity program, GxP-validated systems security, and third-party risk management for the drug development supply chain
Domain
Biopharmaceutical / Cybersecurity
Required skills
Strategic cybersecurity leadership, risk-based decision-making, executive advisory, cross-functional partnership, incident response leadership, governance and risk management, third-party risk management, GxP system security, intellectual property protection
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap to mature cybersecurity capabilities; Identify and assess security priorities, threats, and control gaps; Establish security and compliance goals, strategies, and maturity models; Develop and oversee Identity and Access Management strategy; Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to executive leadership; Represent the security posture with regulators, auditors, and partners; Create a culture of security awareness through training and engagement; Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to balance risk mitigation with business enablement; Lead cybersecurity incident preparedness and response; Provide clear reporting on cybersecurity risk to the Board and executive leadership; Establish cybersecurity governance and risk-management processes including third-party risk management; Build, lead, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity organization; Evaluate emerging technologies like cloud, data, AI, and automation for security risks and opportunities; Ensure security of GxP-validated systems and protect intellectual property from theft
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship