Data Security Manager - Information Security & Risk Management

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raritan, NJ

4d•$117,000 - $201,250•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson and Johnson is recruiting a Data Security Manager - Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM). This position may be based in J&J office in Raritan, NJ or remote in the U.S. with the capability to periodically travel into the Raritan, NJ office. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Requirements

A BA/BS degree or equivalent is required for this position.
A minimum of 6 years of dynamic experience in roles within IT Security management and/or IT is preferred.
A minimum of 2 years experience in one of more aspects of data security (governance, deployment of data security measures, data labeling, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of information security processes and principles is preferred in explaining the business value of cybersecurity.
Experience in assessing current security threats, mitigation measures and security vendors/technologies is required.
Previous experience developing effective and strong partnerships along with relationship building skills with IT and business partners is required.
Results Orientation – ability to aim to timelines is required.
Superb communication and collaboration skills, able to network and influence at all levels of the organization, cross sector, multi-functionally and globally is required.
Demonstrable ability to influence/collaborate to get the desired result is required.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Certifications in cybersecurity (CISM, CISSP), audit (CISA), risk management (CRISC) or Data Security related are preferred.
Formal training and experience in developing or supporting a large-scale Data Security program is preferred.
Experience in performing Data Security and/or Data Protection project is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the enterprise Data Protection Program, including governance, operating processes, service oversight, metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement.
Own Data Protection exception management processes, including USB, webmail, file-sharing, Trusted Computing, Secure Data Transfer and other approved service exceptions.
Assess exception requests and coordinate risk reviews, approvals, remediation actions, and lifecycle management.
Reduce exception volume through secure alternatives, enhanced controls, user education, process optimization, and automation.
Partner with EUS, ISRM teams, Compliance, Privacy, Legal, HR, and business partners to design and implement risk-based data protection controls.
Define, monitor, and report program performance metrics, exception trends, risk themes, and executive-level insights.
Maintain data protection policies, standards, procedures, governance documentation, and accountability frameworks.
Develop and implement data security strategies to safeguard critical information assets and support enterprise data governance initiatives.
Lead initiatives to identify, classify, inventory, and protect critical information assets.
Conduct assessments of data security controls, processes, and capabilities to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Serve as a domain authority on emerging data security threats, technologies, and standard processes, providing recommendations for proactive risk mitigation.
Lead data security awareness, communications, change control, and training programs to drive adoption of security capabilities.
Support the implementation of new data security capabilities and collaborate across J&J teams to deliver a coordinated approach to data protection.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours