Head of Cyber Program and Strategy Implementation

Merck•Burlington, MA

20d•Hybrid

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