Manager, Cybersecurity & Information Protection (US)

Pfizer; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 106,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Manager, Information Protection & Technology Privacy to lead the enterprise information protection program and serve as the primary Privacy Advisor within the Cyber GRC organization.

This role collaborates with Data Protection Engineering, Privacy, Legal, IT, Security Operations, and the DPO office to implement controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide business units across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, CS, or related field with 4+ years in cybersecurity or privacy fields.
• Master's degree with >=2 years of relevant experience or alternate education paths described in job ad.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and US privacy laws; Latin America knowledge a plus.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and compliance programs.
• Hands-on with data discovery, classification, and DLP technologies.
• Knowledge of data encryption concepts and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent stakeholder management and English proficiency; Spanish/Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cybersecurity, information protection, and data privacy across the United States.
• Collaborate with Business, Privacy, Legal, IT, and Compliance stakeholders for initiatives.
• Assess and manage cybersecurity and information protection risks in programs.
• Ensure US cybersecurity and data protection compliance (CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, state laws).
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews as required.
• Lead programs, regulatory assessments, remediation planning, and related activities.
• Monitor threats and regulatory developments; drive awareness and risk initiatives.
• Define information protection controls to meet regulatory requirements.
• Support data protection policies, labeling, and DLP deployments.
• Assist in incident response and remediation; coordinate across time zones.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Project leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/related field

Master's degree (2+ yrs exp)

Associate's degree + 8 yrs exp

High school diploma + 10 yrs exp

Tools

Archer GRC platform

Data discovery tools

Data labeling solutions

Job description

Role SummaryOur Global Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team provides comprehensive blueprints for cybersecurity excellence by embedding governance, risk management, and compliance into every layer. The team is responsible for ensuring risk-based decision-making is used and that security, privacy, and regulatory compliance is integrated seamlessly with Pfizer's organization.

Role SummaryOur Global Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team provides comprehensive blueprints for cybersecurity excellence by embedding governance, risk management, and compliance into every layer. The team is responsible for ensuring risk-based decision-making is used and that security, privacy, and regulatory compliance is integrated seamlessly with Pfizer's organization.

We are seeking a Manager, Information Protection & Technology Privacy, to lead and oversee the enterprise information protection program and serve as the primary Technology & Cyber Privacy Advisor within the Cyber GRC organization. This role ensures that sensitive data - across intellectual property, regulated data, and confidential business information - is appropriately classified, protected, and handled in alignment with Pfizer policies, regulatory expectations, and risk tolerance.

This role partners closely with Data Protection Engineering, Privacy, Legal, IT, Security Operations, and the DPO office to operationalize controls, drive adoption of data protection standards, ensure ongoing compliance across a complex, regulated pharmaceutical environment, and support Business Units in navigating privacy obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity, information protection, and data privacy matters across the United States.
• Partner with Business, Digital & Technology, Privacy, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders to provide pragmatic cybersecurity and information protection guidance for strategic initiatives, business transformations, and technology projects.
• Assess and manage cybersecurity and information protection risks associated with business initiatives, applications, digital solutions, and third-party engagements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity and data protection regulations across the United States, including CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, state-level privacy laws (e.g., VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA), and related regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory engagements as required.
• Lead cybersecurity and data protection compliance programs, including regulatory assessments, filings, remediation planning, and related compliance activities.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, regulatory developments, and compliance risks, and drive security awareness, risk management, and information protection initiatives across the organization.
• Support on defining information protection controls for our organization to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience with DLP and data discovery tools, as well as data labeling and tagging solutions, including deployment and ongoing support.
• Support in the development of data protection policies and standards.
• Support cybersecurity incident response, escalation, and remediation activities when required.
• This role requires flexibility to collaborate with stakeholders and support business needs across multiple time zones, including occasional coordination with Latin America-based teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, data protection, privacy, regulatory compliance, risk management, or related disciplines, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or project leadership capacity; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance frameworks, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and data protection regulations, including CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and related U.S. state and federal requirements. Preferred knowledge of data protection and cybersecurity regulations across Latin America (e.g., LGPD in Brazil, Mexico's Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data, and other regional frameworks).
• Experience supporting cybersecurity assessments, audits, regulatory inspections, compliance programs, or risk management initiatives.
• Strong experience and hands on familiarity with technologies to build data discovery, classification and data loss prevention programs will be highly considered during the evaluation process.
• Working knowledge of data encryption concepts and approaches across different environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technology functions in a global environment.
• Strong project coordination across business and technical teams.
• Professional proficiency in English; Spanish or Portuguese language is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, information protection, data privacy, or regulatory compliance programs within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer).
• Familiarity with privacy, intellectual property protection, and regulated data environments.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• No special physical requirements.
• Applicants should be capable of working through a personal laptop computer or mobile device for extended periods.

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements

• Travel as required by the business (less than 5% domestic and/or international)
• Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
• This role is NOT remote

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $106,000.00 to $176,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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EEO & Employment EligibilityPfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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