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Executive Director & CISO
Executive Director & CISONew Jersey Staffing • Bound Brook, NJ, US
Executive Director & CISO

Executive Director & CISO

New Jersey Staffing • Bound Brook, NJ, US
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Executive Director & CISO

Location : Bridgewater, NJ, Malvern, PA, Philadelphia, PA

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for shaping and implementing our cybersecurity vision & strategy. This role manages the enterprise's information security program, identifies, and evaluates IT and cybersecurity risks, and ensures the protection of information assets and associated technology. They work with executive management to determine the organization's acceptable risk levels and implement security practices that meet agreed policies and standards. They drive digital transformation by enabling secure adoption of AI / ML, automation, and zero-trust principles across the enterprise. The CISO communicates the impact of cybersecurity on the business to senior stakeholders and ensures that information systems are secure and compliant with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. This role presents regularly to the Executive Team & Board of Directors, translating complex security risks into actionable business insights. The CISO is a thought leader who builds consensus between business and technology and coordinates various drivers and constraints while maintaining objectivity. This role involves overseeing the protection of sensitive data, managing risks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting and continuously enhancing a culture of cyber safety & awareness within the company.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program.
  • Working directly with the business leaders & IT business partners to facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes.
  • Developing and enhancing an information security management framework.
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues to continuously enhance Endo's security profile and respond to new & emerging threats while balancing risks, business operations, and longer-term strategic goals.
  • Providing leadership to the enterprise's information security organization.
  • Partnering with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns.
  • Develop, mentor, and manage a motivated staff of information security professionals, including hiring, training, development, and performance management.

Key Accountabilities :

Strategic Leadership

  • Develops an information security vision, strategy & roadmap that is aligned with organizational priorities and enables and facilitates the organization's business objectives.
  • Collaborate with the CIO, executive leadership & IT business partners to align security initiatives with business objectives.
  • As a member of the IT Leadership team, actively participate and assist in leading the delivery and evolution of IT's strategy.
  • Lead the secure adoption and integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and automation, to enhance threat detection, response, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead the information security function across the company to ensure consistent and high-quality information security management in support of the business goals.
  • Provides cybersecurity strategy, risk posture, and key metrics to the Board of Directors and executive committees on a regular basis.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive metrics and reporting framework for Board-level visibility into the effectiveness of the information security program.
  • Determines the information security approach and operating model in consultation with stakeholders.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors a strategic, comprehensive information security program to ensure appropriate levels of confidentiality, integrity, availability, safety, privacy, and recovery of information assets owned, controlled, or / and processed by the organization.
  • Maintain relationships and connectivity with industry peers, relevant threat intelligence sources, and regulatory agencies to collaborate and stay abreast of cyber events or topics.
  • Risk Management

  • Identify, assess, and prioritize information security risks.
  • Implement effective risk management strategies and controls to mitigate potential threats.
  • Liaises with external agencies, such as law enforcement and other advisory bodies, as necessary to ensure that the organization maintains a strong security posture and is kept well-abreast of the relevant threats identified by these agencies.
  • Develops, socializes, and coordinates approval and implementation of security policies.
  • Monitors the external threat environment for emerging threats and advises relevant stakeholders on appropriate courses of action.
  • Evaluate medical device security protocols, including IoT and biomedical device integration.
  • Advance the organization's zero-trust security strategy, ensuring robust identity, access, and data protection across all environments (on-premises, cloud, and hybrid).
  • Security Audits and Assessments and Continuous Improvement

  • Conduct routine security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Implement corrective actions to address identified weaknesses.
  • Implement target milestones and metrics to measure performance.
  • Direct the implementation of security automation and orchestration initiatives to streamline incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance monitoring.
  • Drive adoption and optimization of cyber tool sets for a streamlined team member experience.
  • Security Framework and Architecture

  • Design, implement, and maintain a robust and scalable information security architecture, including policies, tools, and governance.
  • Develops and enhances an up-to-date information security management framework based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Facilitates a metrics and reporting framework to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
  • Ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of the IT infrastructure.
  • Incident Response

  • Manages and contains information security incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets, intellectual property, regulated data, and the company's reputation.
  • Develop and maintain an incident response plan to address security incidents promptly and efficiently.
  • Lead investigations into security breaches and take appropriate corrective actions.
  • Coordinates the development and implementation of incident response plans and procedures to ensure that business-critical services are recovered in the event of a security event.
  • Compliance and Governance

  • Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable security standards and frameworks.
  • Collaborates and liaises with the data privacy officer to ensure that data privacy requirements are met.
  • Represents Endo in interactions with government agencies, as needed.
  • Security Awareness and Training

  • Foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
  • Directs the creation of a targeted information security awareness training program for all employees, contractors, and approved system users and establishes metrics to measure the effectiveness of this security training program for different audiences.
  • Vendor Management

  • Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party security vendors.
  • Assess new and recertify existing Endo vendors and ensure that approved Endo vendors adhere to security standards and contractual obligations.
  • Collaboration and Communication

  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and secure environment.
  • Build great partnerships with internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Creates the necessary internal networks among the information security team and line-of-business executives, corporate compliance, audit, physical security, legal, and HR management teams to ensure alignment as required.
  • Builds and nurtures external networks consisting of industry peers, ecosystem partners, vendors, and other relevant parties to address common trends, findings, incidents, and cybersecurity risks.
  • Qualifications :

    Education & Experience

  • Demonstrated experience and success in senior leadership roles in risk management, information security, and IT or OT security.
  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Information Security, Business Administration, or a technology-related field.
  • 10+ years of experience operating in an Information Security Leadership and / or CISO role.
  • Strong background in healthcare cybersecurity, especially medical device ecosystems.
  • Experience with developing, socializing, and executing a security roadmap for the business.
  • In-depth knowledge of information security principles and best practices.
  • Strong understanding of information security, data privacy laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Professional security management certification is strongly desired, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or other similar credentials.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience strongly desired.
  • Knowledge

  • Knowledge of regulations, frameworks, and
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