Director, Business Information Security

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Warsaw, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Business Information Security serves as a strategic security leader and trusted advisor to the DePuy Synthes business, accountable for protecting information assets while enabling business growth and innovation and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization. This role shapes and executes business‑aligned information security strategies, partners closely with senior leaders, and ensures risk‑based, compliant, and resilient security capabilities across commercial, R&D, manufacturing, and enabling functions. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on patient safety, product integrity, regulatory compliance, and enterprise trust.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).
10–12 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or technology risk management, including leadership at the director or senior manager level.
Demonstrated experience aligning security strategy with complex business objectives in a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical risk into business impact.
Experience leading cross‑functional, matrixed teams and driving enterprise‑scale initiatives.
Excellent communication, executive presence, and decision‑making skills.
English required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Information Security, Technology Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (preferred).
Experience supporting MedTech, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
Hands‑on experience with product security, cloud security, and third‑party risk management.
Track record of leading security transformation or maturity programs.
Experience operating in global organizations with complex regulatory landscapes.
Demonstrated success building security culture and awareness programs.
Additional languages are a plus.
CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent certifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the business information security strategy aligned with DePuy Synthes objectives and enterprise security direction.
Act as the primary security partner to business leaders, providing risk‑based guidance that enables innovation while protecting critical data and systems.
Identify, assess, and manage information security risks across business processes, products, and digital initiatives.
Oversee implementation and adoption of security controls, policies, and standards in alignment with enterprise frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Drive incident preparedness, response, and recovery in partnership with enterprise cyber and technology teams.
Influence secure‑by‑design practices across digital products, platforms, and third‑party engagements.
Lead cross‑functional collaboration with IT, Legal, Privacy, Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to ensure holistic risk management.
Provide executive‑level reporting on security posture, risk trends, and remediation progress.
Guide, mentor, and provide matrix leadership to security professionals supporting the business.
Champion a strong security culture aligned with the Johnson & Johnson Credo and Leadership Imperatives.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 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
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year