CISO / Head of IT Security - Fulltime Hybrid

RetinAI Medical; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikerian AG, a global medical device software company, is seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to lead security strategy and internal IT operations. You will bridge technical security with strategic needs across our distributed workforce and international teams.

The role requires 8 years in a similar position, strong leadership, and expertise in cloud security (AWS) and data privacy initiatives. A university degree and professional certifications are preferred to drive security in healthcare and

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in healthcare or finance.
• CISSP and/or CISM certifications preferred.
• University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

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.
• Supervise procurement and management of hardware/software for a distributed workforce.
• Foster a culture of security awareness through training and policy development.

Skills

Leadership

Security strategy

Stakeholder management

Security governance

Cloud security (AWS)

Incident response

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in Computer Science / Information Security or related field

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.

• 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.

• 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.