Global Head of Cyber Security and IT Risk Management

7 days ago

Marlow Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Kyowa Kirin Full time
Global Head of Cyber Security and IT Risk Management

Company: Kyowa Kirin

The Kyowa Kirin Group is a Japanese pharma group that develops innovative specialty drugs to raise the health and well-being of people around the world. At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life-changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity.

Job Purpose:

As a key member of our global ICT leadership team, you’ll collaborate with global stakeholders, including CSR, regional and functional key players, and external security vendors, to enhance our data and network security. Drive the implementation of robust monitoring and analysis practices to identify and mitigate IT security issues. Ensure our security devices are perfectly configured, leading the charge in protecting our network and systems from internal and external threats.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and monitor security measures for systems, networks, and data.
  • Develop an operating model with clear goals and metrics to drive maturity improvements.
  • Create strategy and governance for AI implementation.
  • Establish and maintain a management framework with key stakeholders.
  • Monitor and analyze network traffic.
  • Define and identify system security requirements.
  • Design and develop detailed cybersecurity architectures.
  • Document and prepare SOPs and security protocols.
  • Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure.
  • Develop solutions and tools to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Write reports on security assessments and enhancements.
  • Collaborate with global teams on security initiatives.
  • Manage the Third Party Risk Management program.
  • Allocate resources for threat detection and response.
  • Implement controls to reduce IT risks in cloud environments.
  • Support Information Security Programs and advise on best practices.
  • Evaluate and recommend end-point security systems.
  • Participate in global and regional IT security initiatives.
  • Maintain high security capabilities across all IT systems.
  • Perform vendor security audits and screenings.
  • Provide performance feedback for team evaluations.
Qualifications

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Security Engineering or related field required.
  • Master’s degree in IT, Security, or Data Science preferred.
  • Certifications like CISSP, CISA, CISM, or equivalent are a bonus
  • Extensive experience in the security industry.
  • Proven leadership in security operations, incident response, governance, risk, and compliance.
  • Familiarity with the NIST CSF 2.0 framework.
  • Experience building and maintaining security systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of database and OS security.
  • Hands-on with firewalls, IDS, antivirus, authentication systems, log management, and content filtering.
  • Expertise in network security and monitoring tools.
  • Up-to-date with the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of cloud services like AWS and MS Azure.

Non-Technical Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive under pressure.
  • Business and strategic acumen to manage complex scenarios.
  • Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
  • Great interpersonal skills and flexibility.
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to build consensus in a multinational environment.

Ready to take on the challenge? Join us and be at the forefront of our mission to protect and secure our digital landscape

Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.

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