Global Lead, Application & Cloud Security

at  Sandoz

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
As a global market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine, Sandoz – now a standalone company - is stepping forward from a position of strength. Those joining Sandoz in the coming months will help shape the future of the company, its growth, innovation, culture and how Sandoz impacts the lives of millions. This role offers a career with genuine impact.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, information technology or other relevant field(s)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• At least 10 years of experience in cloud, platform and application security
• Highly experienced people leader with the ability to lead and develop diverse teams across wide geographies
• Practical experience designing and implementing security infrastructure and controls in the enterprise-level IT environment
• Experience working in a global company and designing / deploying solutions at scale
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to develop influential relationships with different stakeholders across all levels
• An entrepreneurial mindset driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and interest in technical advancements and trends

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and experience of industry standards such as ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST, Cyber Essentials is a plus
• Certification or accreditation in Information Security (CISM, CISA, CISSP, etc.) and/or relevant vendor specific certifications is a plus

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of cloud, infrastructure and application security professionals, including training, coaching and performance management
• Create and execute the strategy, vision, and roadmap for Sandoz cloud, platform and application security
• Create standard frameworks and configuration standards across cloud, platform and application security capabilities
• Coordinate cloud, platform and application security risk assessments, develop risk treatment plans, produce assessment reports on a regular basis, and ensure that metrics are tracked
• Assess required security controls and identify recommendations for improvement in line with industry standards to maintain an effective security posture
• Lead a team of security architects to identify and evaluate emerging technologies
• Collaborate with the different security teams to create a holistic viewpoint and reporting infrastructure
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and strategic external partners
• Deliver high quality work outcomes in a high-pressure, fast paced setting to meet company needs