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Kyowa Kirin, Inc.- U.S. · 8 hours ago

Director, Cybersecurity, North America & Global SOC Leader

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $245K/yr

12+ years exp

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Cybersecurity, North America & Global SOC Leader to manage the North America Cybersecurity function and lead the global Security Operations Center.

Pharmaceuticals

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the North America Cybersecurity function, managing a team of specialists across governance, application assurance, cloud security, architecture, cyber defense, and OT/ICS security

Lead, motivate and inspire a team and promote a positive and inclusive culture

Team leadership and ability to work across regions for operational excellence

Ensure regional execution of global security programs while tailoring implementation to local regulatory and business needs

Act as the primary cybersecurity advisor for North American executives, providing risk insights, metrics, and updates on the regional threat landscape

Partner with ICT, Legal, Compliance, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure compliance with HIPAA, FDA, GxP, and other regulatory requirements

Oversee incident response, risk management, and audit readiness for North America operations, including R&D labs, manufacturing plants, and commercial functions

Serve as the Global SOC Leader, directing strategy and execution of monitoring, detection, and incident response across IT, OT, and cloud environments

Drive consistency across global SOC operations — including playbooks, escalation models, detection engineering, and threat intelligence integration

Act as executive incident commander during critical global incidents, ensuring timely communication and coordination with executives, regulators, and partners

Continuously enhance global SOC capabilities, leveraging automation, advanced analytics, and intelligence to stay ahead of evolving threats

Partner with the Global CISO to shape and execute the long-term cybersecurity strategy

Represent North America in the global security leadership team, ensuring local priorities and lessons learned inform global decision-making

Collaborate with other regional leads to harmonize processes, strengthen resilience, and drive continuous improvement across the global security program

Optimize vendor and managed service partnerships to deliver cost-effective, scalable, and innovative security solutions

Promote a security-first culture by engaging business leaders and employees at all levels, positioning cybersecurity as a key business enabler

Qualification

Cybersecurity leadershipIncident responseThreat intelligenceCloud securityOT/ICS securityGovernanceRiskComplianceSecurity OperationsDetection engineeringIdentityAccess ManagementPositive culture promotionTeam leadershipStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field required

At least 12 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles managing regional or global teams

Strong background in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector, with proven ability to address regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11

Demonstrated expertise in SOC leadership, incident response, threat intelligence, cloud security, and OT/ICS security

Expertise in Security Operations, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence, including SOC leadership, detection engineering, and response coordination across IT, OT, and cloud environments

Strong background in Cloud and Infrastructure Security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Zero Trust architectures

Proficiency in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and regulatory standards including HIPAA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11

Experience with OT/ICS security in manufacturing and laboratory environments, ensuring network segmentation and operational resilience

Skilled in security technologies and platforms (SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection)

Required: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

Preferred

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred

CRISC, CISA, CCSK/CCSP, GICSP, or other advanced cloud, risk, or OT certifications

Benefits

401K with company match

Discretionary Profit Share

Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)

Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days

Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)

HSA & FSA Programs

Well-Being and Work/Life Programs

Life & Disability Insurance

Concierge Services

Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance)

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Awards

Company

Kyowa Kirin, Inc.- U.S.

Kyowa Kirin is a global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines.

Founded in 1949

Princeton, New Jersey, US

501-1000 employees

https://kkna.kyowakirin.com/

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