Head of Cyber Program and Strategy Implementation

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, GermanyBurlington, MA
22dHybrid

About The Position

As the Head of Cyber Program and Strategy Implementation for Life Science, you play a pivotal role in protecting MilliporeSigma Life Science (LS) by ensuring a robust Cyber Security framework on a global scale. Reporting directly to and working closely with the LS CISO, you will have a responsibility for the Regional Cyber Security Leads and implement strategic programs in line with the Life Science Cyber Security strategy. This requires close alignment with cross-sector IT and OT functions as well as business leaders on both a global and regional level to ensure cohesive Cyber Security practices.

Requirements

  • Professional with a positive attitude and capable of contributing to a dynamic and team-oriented culture
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field required; Master’s Degree/MBA is preferred
  • At least 8 years of experience in information security
  • At least 3 years in a leadership role focused on cyber security governance, protection and digital asset security
  • Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and industry standards and requirements (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001/27002, NIST CSF, NIS2, CRA, IEC62443)
  • Knowledge of IT and OT infrastructure, architecture, and security tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, capable of conveying complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Broad knowledge of project management methodologies; proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives; ability to design and implement process improvements.

Nice To Haves

  • Understanding the specific security challenges and regulatory requirements of the Life Science, Healthcare or Pharmaceutical industry incl. production facilities is a plus
  • One or multiple information security certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP, relevant ISO certification, Sarbanes-Oxley, Data Privacy laws, or PCI is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic initiatives and Cyber Security projects at LS and act as an initial point of contact for stakeholders
  • Have a responsibility for the Regional Cyber Security Leads and act as Community Lead for the Site Cyber Security Managers to ensure successful adoption of the Cyber Security strategy across relevant LS sites
  • Support the LS CISO in the designing, implementation and continuous improvement of the Cyber Security strategy at LS
  • Drive active stakeholder management at LS to support the further enhancement of the Cyber Security ecosystem globally
  • Communicate the value and strategy of the project portfolio and initiatives across the organization

Benefits

  • Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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