Deal Lead, Cybersecurity Diligence – Pre-Close

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; California City (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Senior Manager, Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) Acquisitions & Divestitures Cybersecurity, Pre-Close, reporting to the Director. This hands-on role leads deal-level cybersecurity due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, licensing, minority investments and strategic partnerships.

The role requires deep technical depth across security domains, strong collaboration with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deal Lead for Pre-Close Cybersecurity Due Diligence: primary ISRM A&D lead for transactions, coordinating diligence activities and documenting findings for deal teams.
• Technical Risk Assessment & Analysis: evaluate security architectures across domains to identify material risks and remediation needs.
• Diligence Execution & Evidence Review: lead questionnaire review, coordination, and consolidation of evidence into risk conclusions.
• Transaction Risk Decision Support: translate findings into business-focused recommendations for Day 1, contracts, and remediations.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Escalation: align with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Finance, Technology Services and external advisors.
• Pre-Close Readiness & Handoff: define Day 1 objectives, TSA considerations, risk registers, and handoff criteria.
• Process, Playbook & Reporting Improvement: contribute to standardized diligence methods, templates, and dashboards.
• Team Leadership & Knowledge Sharing: guide managers, analysts, and cross-functional contributors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems/Business

MBA or MS preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Senior Manager, Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) Acquisitions & Divestitures Cybersecurity, Pre-Close, reporting to the Director. This hands-on role leads deal-level cybersecurity due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, licensing, minority investments and strategic partnerships.

The role requires deep technical depth across security domains, strong collaboration with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Finance, and