Global Head, IT Security & Compliance

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IT Security & Compliance Head leading security strategy and risk management in a global pharmaceutical company. Overseeing compliance and security frameworks while collaborating with senior leadership.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeTampa • Florida, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic enterprise information security and IT risk management program, to include creating, maintaining, and enforcing information security policies and standards across the organization.
Create and manage security and risk awareness training programs for employees and approved system users.
Facilitate IT risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to define acceptable risk levels.
Ensure that security programs are in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and policies to minimize or eliminate risk and audit findings
Manage multiple third party vendors providing security and compliance services to the organization
Develop and maintain an information security framework consistent with established industry frameworks
Manage security incidents and coordinate execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science; a Master’s in Computer Science or Business is preferred.
10+ years of information security or risk management experience, including leadership.
Experience working in global environments and across cultures.
Strong collaboration skills and experience with external vendors or partners.
Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are strongly preferred.
Fluent English; French is an advantage.
Manufacturing or pharmaceutical-sector experience.
Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A key leadership role shaping our global security strategy.
Collaboration with a dynamic team in an innovative environment.
An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

information securityIT risk managementsecurity policiesrisk assessmentsdisaster recoverybusiness continuitysecurity frameworksISO 27001NIST

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

CISSPCISMCISA