[Remote] VP, Chief Information Security Office (CISO) Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Emergent BioSolutions is a company dedicated to tackling significant public health challenges. They are seeking a VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead global information security initiatives, manage IT risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a strong security culture within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Sets the vision, strategy & direction for the development & implementation of comprehensive information security, disaster recovery, IT risk management & compliance programs
• Own Board of Directors & Executive level communication and interaction including consulting, understanding of business strategies and translating complex information security threats, risks & programs into achievable, sustainable and innovative technology solutions, capability maturity roadmaps
• Develop and deliver a tiered security dashboard appropriate for each level of cybersecurity governance.

Proactively identify problems, measure progress and continuously improve cybersecurity operations

• Create & lead the development of an enterprise Information security awareness program to ensure compliance & that the organization understands the trade-off between risk and return
• Understand and translate the trade-offs required to manage the different levels of risk tolerance and risk exposure across the organization and balance this with risk investments
• Leads team to successfully implement security standards, procedures & guidelines for the enterprise as well as reporting security performance against established security metrics
• Ensures and monitors security compliance with industry and government rules and regulations.

(e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SEC)

• Build, develop and retain cybersecurity talent. Support employees in their career development by providing guidance on career paths, opportunities for advancement, and skill development. Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention
• Liaise with external agencies, such as law enforcement and other advisory bodies as necessary, to ensure that the organization maintains a strong security posture
• Monitor the external threat environment for emerging threats and advise relevant stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action
• Develop and oversee effective disaster recovery policies and standards to align with enterprise business continuity management program goals
• Set the vision, strategy, and direction for the organization incident response management program.

Integrate with the business continuity and crisis management programs

• Provide leadership of the IT Computer Systems Validation (CSV) team responsibilities and accountabilities
• Provide strong leadership through mentoring, career development, teamwork, values, to increase overall employee engagement
• Fiscal stewardship in all aspects in all areas of responsibility

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, or related discipline required
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in Information Security
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) serving as an organizations lead security executive
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing facility operations
• Technical understanding of applications, networks, and databases
• Understanding of Cloud technologies (e.g.

SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)

• Industry recognized certifications in the information security and risk management fields with knowledge of national and international regulatory compliances & frameworks
• Deep understanding of CSV guidelines issued by regulatory agencies including FDA and MHRA and standards such as GAMP5
• Well respected team player with excellent skills at building and managing relationships at all levels with a demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams
• Visionary leader with strong business acumen and a detailed working knowledge of information security technologies, practices, policies, and their application
• A great communicator in both written and oral communication
• A passion for quality and value in all that is delivered
• A no nonsense approach to getting things done
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Experience in the Defense industry preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies

Company Overview

• Emergent BioSolutions develops, manufactures, and delivers a portfolio of medical countermeasures for biological and chemical threats.

It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship

• Emergent BioSolutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job

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