Information Security Analyst

Eisai Pharma AG; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Information Security Analyst to safeguard information assets. The role involves conducting third-party risk assessments and managing compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001 standards. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in IT security and risk management. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including hybrid working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Car/Car Allowance

Electric charging points

Discretionary Bonus

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Learning and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Well-being programmes

Multi-faith prayer room

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in IT security and governance.
• Professional Information Security membership is desirable.
• Experience with risk assessments and third-party assessments.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard information assets by executing security initiatives.
• Conduct third-party risk assessments and audits.
• Manage vulnerability and phishing simulations.

Skills

IT security experience

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Knowledge of IT technology platforms

Compliance with ISO 27001

Incident response

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor Certification

Job description

The Company

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas. By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

Your new role

The Information Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding Eisai EMEA's information assets by executing comprehensive security and compliance initiatives. This includes conducting third-party risk assessments, ensuring alignment with GDPR and ISO 27001 standards, managing vulnerability and phishing simulations, and driving employee awareness programs. The role supports audit readiness, incident response, and collaboration with global teams to maintain a robust security posture across business operations and technology platforms.

What are we looking for?

• Degree qualified
• Demonstrated experience in IT security.
• Professional Information Security membership and certification is desirable
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor Certification desirable
• Demonstrated experience in an IT Security / Governance, Risk and Compliance based role.
• Demonstrated experience of information security management
• Experience of working to, implementing and maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC-27001 and other relevant frameworks (e.g. NIST and NIS2).
• Knowledge & experience of developing and conducting risk assessments/business impact assessments.
• Knowledge & experience of developing and performing information security due diligence assessments of third-party organisations based on IT control frameworks such as ISO 27001.
• Practical experience of developing and executing remediation plans to address vulnerabilities/security risks and to achieve compliance with Information Security standards/IT control frameworks.
• Experience of audit work to achieve compliance with Information Security standards.
• Experience in implementing and managing effective ISMS controls such as incident response and business continuity
• Experience of working with external service providers within an Information Security role.
• Good knowledge of a broad range of IT technology platforms, products, services.
• Stakeholder management experience at both a technical and non-technical level
• Business/customer facing experience.
• Proven track record of working both in a team and independently.

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,

• Hybrid working (Depending on role)
• Car/Car Allowance (Depending on role)
• Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
• Discretionary Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retail discounts
• Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
• Multi-faith prayer room

You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do next

If you are interested in this position, please click 'apply now' at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application.

If you have any questions, please contact us on [e-mail]

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:

• to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
• to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
• to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity