Insmed Incorporated · 22 hours ago
Associate Director, Cybersecurity
Headquarters, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $213K/yr
15+ years expInsmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. The Associate Director of Cybersecurity will be responsible for overseeing information security operations, developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, and leading a team to ensure the organization's cybersecurity program is effective and compliant with industry standards.
BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Cybersecurity team creating a culture that fosters engagement, passion, and enthusiasm for Insmed’s vision, mission, and values
Build and mature a culture focused on proactive risk management and cyber security best practices
Participate in the development of Insmed’s IT strategy as it relates to cybersecurity; implement and operationalize the strategy
Collaborate with the Senior Director on a strategy for building management support and ownership of cybersecurity
Responsible for developing, implementing, and executing information security and vulnerability assessments, testing applications, systems, and infrastructure to ensure appropriate protection of sensitive customer and company information; perform risk analysis and recommends remediation for deficiencies. Track and reassess remediation(s) to ensure compliance with policies and operational standards
To appropriately manage the program and enterprise risk, leverage cyber security metrics
Research and benchmark industry-leading security practices and tools, validating the organization is protected with industry-leading security solutions and services. Examine new technologies’ impact on the organization's overall information security posture. Establish processes to review new technologies and ensure security compliance
Responsible for developing, implementing, and executing company-wide/departmental information security training and awareness programs
Manage production technology incidents to resolution, ensuring timely engagement, escalation, and effective communication to business, technology, and vendor partners
Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee Insmed’s cybersecurity program ensuring Insmed can identify and detect threats, and protect, respond, and recover from threats and incidents
In collaboration with Senior Director, work with and actively engage security service providers to deliver necessary services and manage contract requirements and service level agreements
Execute security management tasks including the monitoring, installation, and activation of malicious software protection tools, applying security protocols to network connectivity, managing user identities and logical access, and providing security data as needed when investigations arise
Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee enforcement of policies, procedures, and associated plans for system security administration and user system access based on industry-standard best practices
Develop, implement, and test the IT elements in the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
Responsible for developing, implementing, and executing a comprehensive set of security standards and guidelines, including but not limited to cybersecurity operations, incident response, vulnerability management, network security, data protection, and loss, endpoint security, compliance program, and identity and access management
Ensure program standards comply with applicable State and Federal regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field
15+ years' experience in IT/Cybersecurity
10+ years' experience developing, managing, and directing cybersecurity operations with planning and development requirements, to include assessing effectiveness of such programs
10+ years' experience leading a team of highly skilled technical professionals
5+ years' of leading information security risk assessments, vendor risk management programs, developing information security awareness and education programs, and managing information technology or security projects
5+ years' of effectively managing a Cybersecurity team
Advanced knowledge of systems design methodologies & development, including core infrastructure and enterprise-wide applications, as well as online applications, and web-based systems, voice and data communications technologies, security frameworks & methodologies, open architecture systems, common programming languages, open-source software, business intelligence, and data analytics
Expertise in cybersecurity regulatory, compliance, and framework requirements, such as NIST, HITRUST, CIS, and ISO
Experience working with Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools, endpoint detection and response tools, vulnerability management suites, and various security solutions
Experience with the following cyber security domain areas: Data encryption (rest, transit, memory), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) key management systems, Application security (secure coding, shift left), Identity and access management program (MFA, SSO, LCM, IGA), Data handling and classification, Firewalls, Network segmentation, Cyber resiliency, Data loss prevention
Strong knowledge of operating system, application, network, and database security architectures
Proven ability to effectively utilize techniques designed to reduce frequency, duration, and impact of common business disruptions particularly as they relate to branch/contact center operations, electronic services, and telecommunications
Strong verbal and written communications skills including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to business leaders and senior executives
Strong leadership, inter-personal, and collaboration skills
Proven ability to increase employee engagement, build, retain, and manage a highly skilled and motivated team
In-depth knowledge of IT and cybersecurity practices/trends in the biopharma and/or financial services industry and operating policies
Strong project management skills and a track record of successfully managing change, process improvement, and operational performance
Ability to collaborate, build relationships, and influence individuals at all levels within the organization and strong vendor management skills
Strong budget management skills and ability to develop and obtain approval for significant business cases
This position is required to work weekends and nights as necessary to ensure network availability and to support after regular business hours deployment of new systems, patches, fixes, and/or other enhancements
Preferred
Certifications – GIAC Security Essentials, GIAC Security Leadership, ISACA CISM, MCSE: Security, (ISC)2 SCCP, (ISC)2 CISSP, (ISC)2 ISSAP, CCISO, CISA, or CRISC
Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, organizational profiles, and gap analysis processes
Experience with CI/CD security integration and DevSecOps practices
Knowledge of cloud security, container security, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security
Security automation experience (SAST, DAST)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance
Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back
Company
Insmed Incorporated
Insmed is a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
CureDuchenne Ventures
2025-06-11Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-05-30Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Will Lewis
Chairman and Chief Executive officer
Walter R. Perkins
Chief Technology Officer
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