Senior Manager, Information Security

Pharmaron • Waltham, MA

51d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is to safeguard our organization's sensitive data, intellectual property, and regulatory-compliant systems. This position will secure our Microsoft 365 environments while ensuring adherence to FDA, HIPAA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

Requirements

• 7 + years in information security with 4+ years focused on:
• Microsoft 365 security in pharma/life science
• GMP/GxP environments
• Expert level Knowledge of :
• Microsoft Security & Compliance Center
• Azure AD Identity Protection
• Defender for Office 365/Endpoint
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate (MS-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert certifications

Nice To Haves

• CISSP, CISM or CRISC knowledge is highly desirable
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) in Manufacturing, LIMS/MES systems security and Regulatory submission platforms

Responsibilities

• Microsoft 365 Security Leadership (Pharma-Focused)
• Microsoft Defender Suite
• Protect against targeted email threats using Defender for Office 365
• Secure lab and clinical endpoints with Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft Purview
• Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for sensitive research data, ePHI, and regulatory documents
• Azure Active Directory
• Manage Conditional Access policies, including enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Monitor for unusual or suspicious activity across our environments
• Policy Design
• Create pharma-specific security policies to safeguard clinical trial data, intellectual property, and manufacturing systems
• Ensure compliance with:
• HIPAA (protected health information in M365).
• 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records/signatures in validated systems).
• Lead audit responses (FDA, EMA, Client Audit, & internal compliance) related to IP protection & security controls.
• Document security protocols for SOX and SOC 2 reporting.
• Risk Assessments
• Conduct assessments aligned with FDA cybersecurity guidance and ISO 27001 standards for life sciences
• Partner with Quality Assurance, IT, and R&D teams to secure regulated workloads (e.g: LIMS, ERP, CTMS).

Benefits

• Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees