Cybersecurity and IT Lead

The Cybersecurity and IT Lead will lead and be accountable of the cybersecurity and IT function in our global organization of cancer drugs discovery and development.
The Cybersecurity and IT Lead will report to the SVP & Sr. Advisor, Data and Informatics Solutions
Identify and assess security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats
Implement risk mitigation measures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Oversee security audits, penetration tests and assessments
Engage cybersecurity vendors and solutions to strengthen and further secure the environment
Drive set-up and monitoring of both on-prem and cloud (AWS, M365) security
Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and best practices
Ensure secured design principles are followed in software development and infrastructure
Develop and maintain incident response plans and policies
Stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities
Present technical updates and train staff and leadership on Cybersecurity best practice and compliances
Manage cross-functional Security Operations Center (SOC) activities
Utilization of AI-driven security tools
Lead the IT team, provide mentorship, professional growth and performance reviews
Responsible for M365 configuration, monitoring and maintenance
Lead backoffice IT and telecommunication solutions in the office
Engage IT, cloud and software vendors based on cross-functional business needs
Write and maintain IT policies, including staff training and guidance
Process and maintain on-prem and cloud backups, including periodic data restoration simulation
Establish annual roadmaps and manage IT and cybersecurity projects with clear timelines, Gantt charts, financial forecasts, and KPIs