Architect and lead IAM/IGA solutions across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with security policies, regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, GDPR), and business goals.
Design and implement identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, de-provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management (PAM).
Lead integration efforts between IAM platforms and enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, LIMS, HRIS, cloud services).
Evaluate and select IAM/IGA technologies, including vendor assessments, proof-of-concepts, and roadmap development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Infrastructure, Compliance, HR, R&D) to ensure seamless identity governance.
Develop and enforce IAM policies and standards, including authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), federation, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Monitor and optimize IAM performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
8+ years of experience in IAM/IGA architecture, preferably in biotech, pharma, or regulated industries.
Deep expertise in IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Azure AD, ForgeRock).
Strong understanding of identity protocols, directory services, and cloud identity models.
Experience with compliance frameworks and audit processes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM credentials are a plus.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

IAM architectureIGA solutionsidentity lifecycle managementrole-based access controlprivileged access managementauthentication protocolsidentity protocolsdirectory servicescloud identity modelscompliance frameworks

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementcollaborationleadership

Certifications

CISSPCISMvendor-specific IAM credentials