Senior Director, Cyber Security: Regulated Life Sciences

Clarivate Analytics US LLC

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 188,000 - 235,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Clarivate Analytics US LLC is seeking a Senior Director, Cyber Security to lead enterprise-wide security strategy, strengthen operations, and protect Clarivate's information assets across healthcare, life sciences, and regulated environments. You will partner with Technology, Product, Engineering, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and leadership to advance a risk-based program and improve control maturity.

The role requires 12+ years in cyber security, 5+ years leading teams, and familiarity with GxP,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
12+ years of experience in cyber security within healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated environments.
5+ years of experience leading cyber security teams, programs, or cross-functional security initiatives.
Familiarity with healthcare and life sciences requirements; GxP, FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, data integrity.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the cyber security strategy, roadmap, and operating model to reduce enterprise risk and strengthen security posture.
Lead cyber security programs across security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, security engineering, governance, risk, and compliance.
Partner with Technology, Product, Engineering, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and business leaders to embed security requirements into products, platforms, processes, and vendor relationships.
Oversee monitoring, escalation, investigation, and response processes for security incidents, including coordination with internal teams and external partners as needed.
Drive improvement of security controls, policies, standards, procedures, dashboards, metrics, and reporting aligned to internal requirements and external frameworks.
Evaluate current and emerging cyber threats, identify security gaps, and prioritize remediation activities in partnership with technology and product teams.
Support audit, certification, customer assurance, and regulatory activities by ensuring security practices are documented, measurable, and continuously improved.
Develop and lead a high-performing cyber security team, including resource planning, capability development, coaching, and prioritization of work against business-critical objectives.
Communicate cyber risk, program performance, incident trends, and strategic recommendations to executive and senior leadership audiences.