Senior Security Deal Lead – Pre-Close A&D

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Clayton (MO); 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 for Pre-Close. You will lead cybersecurity due diligence across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, licensing, and strategic partnerships, translating findings into risk-informed decisions.

You will partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Finance, and deal teams to define Day 1 security priorities, TSA considerations, and post-closing handoffs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information risk management, technology delivery, security architecture, M&A transaction support, due diligence, integration or separation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pre-Close cybersecurity due diligence for assigned transactions and manage evidence for deal teams.
• Evaluate target environments across security domains to identify material risks and remediation needs.
• Translate diligence findings into business-focused recommendations for Day 1 priorities and close conditions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align expectations and escalate material risk issues.
• Mentor and guide analysts and cross-functional contributors supporting deals.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

M&A due diligence

Cybersecurity leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/CS/Engineering

MBA/MS preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Senior Manager, Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) Acquisitions & Divestitures for Pre-Close. You will lead cybersecurity due diligence across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, licensing, and strategic partnerships, translating findings into risk-informed decisions.

You will partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Finance, and deal teams to define Day 1 security priorities, TSA considerations, and post-closing handoffs,