CISO / Head of IT Security - Fulltime Hybrid

Ikerian; Bern; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International setting

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ikerian AG in Bern is seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to lead security strategy and internal IT operations for a growing medical device software company. You will safeguard digital assets and ensure top data privacy standards in a global team.

The role requires building policies, managing cloud security, compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and leading risk assessments while mentoring staff and driving security awareness.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in information security leadership.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.
• University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; CISSP/CISM preferred.
• Significant experience in information security within healthcare or finance.
• Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS) and modern infrastructure tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the company-wide information security strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems.
• Lead compliance efforts for ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Manage risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response protocols.
• Foster a culture of security awareness through continuous training and policy development.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud security

Security strategy

Compliance governance

Education

University degree in Computer Science / Information Security

Tools

AWS

Job description

About Us

Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical) is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare.

The Role

We are seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to lead our security strategy and internal IT operations. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the highest standards of data privacy within the medical device software landscape. You will bridge the gap between technical security measures and the strategic needs of our growing global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the company-wide information security strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems.
• Lead compliance efforts for relevant standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Manage risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response protocols.
• Supervise the procurement and management of hardware/software for a distributed workforce.
• Foster a culture of security awareness through continuous training and policy development.

Requirements

• 8 years of experience in a similar position (Finance sector start search)
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.
• University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM) preferred.
• Significant experience in information security and IT leadership, ideally within the healthcare or finance industry.
• Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS) and modern infrastructure tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and data privacy initiatives.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Benefits

• A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.
• A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.