CISO & Head of IT Security — Global Security Leader

RetinAI Inc; Vaud; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikerian AG is seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to drive security strategy and protect sensitive medical software assets across a growing global team. The role focuses on bridging technical security measures with strategic business needs.

You will lead privacy, risk, and governance efforts, align with healthcare and finance sector expectations, and oversee cloud security in an expanding IT landscape. This position offers a dynamic environment with global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8 years of information security leadership experience.
• Degree in Computer Science or Information Security; CISSP/CISM preferred.
• Significant experience in information security and IT leadership, ideally in healthcare or finance.
• Experience with ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage complex IT security projects and data privacy initiatives.

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.

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AWS (cloud security)

Job description

Ikerian AG is seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to drive security strategy and protect sensitive medical software assets across a growing global team. The role focuses on bridging technical security measures with strategic business needs.

You will lead privacy, risk, and governance efforts, align with healthcare and finance sector expectations, and oversee cloud security in an expanding IT landscape. This position offers a dynamic environment with global collaboration.