Lead Security, Risk, and Compliance Specialist

United Therapeutics Corporation•Silver Spring, MD

About The Position

This role partners with senior management to safeguard intellectual property, protect critical manufacturing systems, ensure compliance with FDA regulations, and strengthen the cyber defense posture. The Lead Security, Risk and Compliance Specialist leads cross functional security initiatives and assists with representing the cybersecurity function with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles in biotechnology/pharmaceutical organizations
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Progressive experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles in biotechnology/pharmaceutical organizations
Experience securing OT/ICS environments and manufacturing systems
Proven ability to lead teams, manage crises, and influence senior leaders and executives
Ability to operate effectively in a high throughput, demanding, environment
Familiarity with GxP (GMP, GCP, GLP) regulated systems and environments
Ability to translate cybersecurity risk into business and scientific impact
Experience supporting lab environments, OT/ICS, or manufacturing systems
Strong background in program management, governance, and risk management
Ability to manage cross-functional initiatives across IT, R&D, and Quality
Build strong partnerships with all other business units
Strong cross-functional coordination, the ability to communicate and escalate risk effectively, and the capacity to influence outcomes without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
Strong knowledge of NIST, COSO, and other relevant frameworks

Responsibilities

Support senior management in developing and executing the global cybersecurity strategy aligned to business, compliance, and manufacturing priorities
Serve as the operational lead for enterprise security governance, risk management, and compliance programs across multiple regions and regulatory environments
Drive adoption of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, 21 CFR Part 11 and other industry specific requirements in alignment with organizational culture and risk appetite
Partner with senior management to oversee outsourced MDR Security Operations Center (SOC), threat intelligence, incident response, investigations, security architecture and maintain cybersecurity regulatory/legal requirements
Oversee development of advanced defense capabilities including zero trust architecture, identity security, and endpoint/OT protection
Ensure successful delivery of security programs such as Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management and Cloud Security
Partner with senior management to manage delivery of the IT Risk Management program. Direct IT risk assessments, manage IT risk register, supplier security evaluations, penetration testing and assist with audits across operations
Partner with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, Information Technology, other key stake holders to ensure adherence to IT security and regulatory requirements
Ensure AI risks are incorporated into the IT risk management program and are managed in accordance with the organization’s risk appetite and culture
Collaborate with OT and other key business leaders to embed security into product design, avionics systems, and industrial control systems
Operationalize security programs for manufacturing, research and development, IoT and other life sciences technologies
Ensure secure integration of IT/OT systems, ensure required availability and protection of proprietary intellectual property
Mentor and develop technical teams
All other duties as required