Sr. Director of Information Security

Title: Sr. Director of Information Security

Location: Eastern Pennsylvania

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
Hybrid onsite weekly

Compensation: 230-250k + bonus, excellent benefits, and full relocation if needed

Type: Direct/Permanent

Start date: Immediate

Are you ready to make a difference in the dynamic world of medical device and pharmaceutical industries? Our global company is on the lookout for a strategic leader with a keen business acumen and a technical understanding of cybersecurity and information systems. As the North American Regional Leader in Information Security, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation, protect critical assets, and shape the future of healthcare security. If you're passionate about safeguarding data, fostering a culture of excellence, and making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to revolutionize healthcare security and ensure the safety and well-being of patients worldwide. Apply now and be a part of our extraordinary journey!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate the company's cybersecurity vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to safeguard our digital infrastructure, data, and assets.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust security architecture that safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems including access controls, network segmentation, and identity verification.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity considerations, continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, and data protection.
• Ensure that security measures are integrated into both cloud-based and on-premises systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to information security.
• Oversee security audits, assessments, and certification processes to validate the effectiveness of security controls.
• Foster a culture of security awareness and best practices across the organization.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team of information security team, promoting professional growth and excellence.
• Interact with customers to understand their security requirements and provide assurance on our security posture.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks to the organization's information assets and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize exposure to cyber threats.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to investigate and remediate security breaches.
• Conduct post-incident analysis to identify vulnerabilities and improve incident response procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in information security, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Strong preference of life science experience and understanding of regulatory requirements, specifically with FDA system validation.
• Professional security management certification such as CISM, CISSP, or CISA is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies, and emerging trends.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies and programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentorship and talent development.
• Occasional business travel required including international, Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed, On-call hours as needed