Pre-Close Cybersecurity Deal Lead (A&D)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Maine; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager for Information Security Risk Management focused on acquisitions and divestitures. You will lead cybersecurity due diligence, assess target environments, and translate findings into strategic risk recommendations for deal teams.

Collaboration with corporate development, legal, and privacy is essential to ensure Day 1 security readiness. The role requires deep technical expertise across security domains, strong communication skills, and experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related discipline.
• MBA or MS (preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity, information risk management, technology delivery, or related experience.
• Experience leading or supporting cybersecurity due diligence for M&A, divestitures, licensing, or partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of security architectures, privacy, and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
• Ability to translate technical findings into business risk narratives and decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in regulated environments such as healthcare or pharma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deal Lead for Pre-Close cybersecurity due diligence, coordinating activities and documenting findings.
• Evaluate target environments across security domains to identify material risks and remediation needs.
• Lead evidence review, questionnaires, and consolidation of conclusions for deal teams.
• Translate technical findings into business-relevant risk recommendations for closing conditions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align risk priorities and governance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk management

M&A due diligence

Security architecture

Vendor risk

Regulatory knowledge

Privacy knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MS preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager for Information Security Risk Management focused on acquisitions and divestitures. You will lead cybersecurity due diligence, assess target environments, and translate findings into strategic risk recommendations for deal teams.

Collaboration with corporate development, legal, and privacy is essential to ensure Day 1 security readiness. The role requires deep technical expertise across security domains, strong communication skills, and experience in