Platform Information Security Officer, Diagnostics Platform

Danaher Corporation

Platform Information Security Officer leading global cybersecurity across Danaher Diagnostics operating companies. Securing regulated medical devices, clinical data, manufacturing environments, and enterprise systems.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $225,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cybersecurity leadership, risk management, and compliance within regulated industries, particularly in medical devices and diagnostics. Proven ability to lead globally distributed teams and drive cybersecurity initiatives across multiple business units while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.

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Cybersecurity LeadershipRisk ManagementCybersecurity Certification ProgramsFDA Cybersecurity RequirementsMatrixed Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Information SecuritySecurity ArchitectureApplication SecurityVulnerability ManagementData ProtectionCyber AssuranceIncident ResponseTechnical Risk ManagementCyber DiligenceSecrets Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityTeam LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SOCPMOKPI ReportingAudit Response

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 27001HITRUSTSOC 2PCI DSS

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesIVDDiagnosticsLife SciencesHIPAAGDPRChina PIPLFDA Section 524BIEC 81001-5-1IEC 62443-4-1/4-2

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end cybersecurity execution across all Diagnostics operating companies globally
Translate Danaher's global cyber strategy, policies, and standards into measurable outcomes
Serve as the platform's senior cybersecurity executive and single accountable face of cyber to executive and operational leaders
Build, lead, and develop a globally distributed Platform Security Team
Partner with the six DIS Global Services pillars in a matrixed model
Own the Diagnostics Platform's cyber risk register, technical risk management, vulnerability management prioritization, remediation delivery, architecture review execution, integration and remediation engineering, and platform architecture standards
Lead platform cyber assurance, including customer security questionnaires, audit response, and cybersecurity certification programs
Coordinate with central Product Security on FDA premarket cybersecurity, postmarket vulnerability management, SBOM, and PSIRT operations
Drive cyber diligence, integration, and day-1 through steady-state onboarding for acquired business units
Lead data protection, AI security governance coordination, application security engineering, secrets management, and MFA coordination
Secure OT and manufacturing plant environments across global manufacturing sites
Run the platform cyber PMO across multiple time zones, including cadence, RAG reporting, resource loading, initiative execution, KPI/posture reporting, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
12+ years of information security experience
Direct ownership of a cybersecurity function serving multiple business units, sites, or operating companies within a global organization
Experience as a CISO, Deputy CISO, Business Unit or Divisional CISO, or equivalent senior cyber leader
Accountability for an end-to-end program spanning security architecture, risk management, assurance, application/data security, and coordination with SOC and incident response
Experience leading an information security function through multiple layers of management across globally distributed teams and time zones
Experience operating in a decentralized, multi-business-unit environment
Experience influencing without direct authority and driving execution through matrixed relationships
Experience owning cybersecurity certification and audit programs, including ISO 27001, HITRUST, SOC 2, PCI DSS, or equivalent
Experience leading customer security questionnaire and third-party assurance response at scale
Experience partnering on product security for connected medical devices, IVD instruments, or other regulated hardware
Experience with FDA premarket and postmarket medical device cybersecurity requirements
Experience running a cybersecurity program across multiple countries and data-protection regimes such as HIPAA, GDPR, China PIPL, or equivalent
Experience with cyber diligence and post-close integration for mergers and acquisitions
Ability to travel up to 25-30% of the time, including international travel
Previous experience in cybersecurity leadership within medical devices, IVD, diagnostics, life sciences, or an equivalent regulated, patient-facing industry is a plus
Deep familiarity with FDA Section 524B, IEC 81001-5-1, IEC 62443-4-1/4-2, and EU IVDR / MDR cybersecurity expectations is a plus
AI security governance experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay eligibility
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities