Avantor

Director, Information Security

Avantor

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: PennsylvaniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $153,500 - $258,750 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Define, execute, and mature Avantor’s global security governance, risk, and compliance strategy
  • Develop and oversee programs ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and alignment with security best practices
  • Advise the CISO and senior leadership on enterprise risk posture and compliance obligations
  • Manage the Company’s Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Define and drive the enterprise application security strategy
  • Lead the enterprise cyber risk management program including risk assessments and reporting
  • Own information security components of compliance programs and readiness efforts

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, with at least 5 years in GRC leadership roles
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks: NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls, COBIT
  • Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor, or similar
  • Experience in life sciences, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries
  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and cloud compliance programs
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • wellness programs
  • health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • employee stock purchase program
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 18 PTO days annually
  • eligible for volunteer time off
  • 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Information Security Management System (ISMS)enterprise application securitycyber risk managementrisk assessmentssecurity frameworksNIST CSFISO 27001SOC 2CIS ControlsCOBIT
Soft Skills
leadershipadvisorycommunicationstrategic planningrisk management
Certifications
CISSPCISMCISACRISCCGEITISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27001 Auditor