Senior Director, Cyber Security & Risk (Life Sciences)

Clarivate Analytics US LLC

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 188,000 - 235,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Clarivate Analytics US LLC seeks a Senior Director, Cyber Security to lead enterprise-wide cyber security strategy, strengthen operations, and protect systems, data, and customers across healthcare, life sciences, and regulated environments.

You will partner with Technology, Product, Engineering, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to advance risk-based programs, drive control maturity, and ensure resilience of Clarivate's Life Science business.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Cybersecurity.
12+ years in cyber security within regulated environments.
5+ years leading cyber security teams or programs.
Familiarity with GxP, FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA.
Experience defining/executing enterprise cyber security strategy and operating models.
Experience overseeing security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, threat monitoring, security engineering, or cyber risk management.
Working knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, CIS Controls, or similar frameworks.
Ability translating cyber risk/metrics into clear recommendations for leadership.
Experience in a global, matrixed organization with complex tech environments.
Experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid environments.
Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, DLP, vulnerability management, third-party risk.
Experience supporting secure software development/product security.
Experience leading incident readiness, tabletop exercises, red team/blue team.
CISSP/CISM/CISA/CRISC/CCSP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support customer assurance, audits, and regulatory inspections involving healthcare, life sciences, GxP, or other regulated environments.
Define and execute the cyber security strategy, roadmap, and operating model to reduce enterprise risk and strengthen Clarivate's 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.
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.