Director of IT Operations & Security at Encoded Therapeutics leading IT security and operational enhancements. Collaborating across departments to support early-stage gene therapy candidates.
Responsibilities
Building upon Encoded’s foundations, enhance and mature our systems, people and processes to support
Provide broad cybersecurity, IT operations and service delivery leadership and expertise.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity and operations roadmaps aligned with business objectives and milestones.
Provide leadership and technical oversight to help IT service desk, operations, infrastructure and security team members deliver on service levels, projects and commitments.
Drive efficiency and scalability initiatives
Partner with internal and vendor resources to perform IT security assessments, vulnerability scanning,
network penetration testing, and incident response plan testing to ensure the organization has addressed
vulnerabilities, implemented effective security controls, and prepared responses to threats.
Keep current on emerging threats and technology.
Oversee Encoded’s cybersecurity training program.
Develop, refine and test policies and procedures, including Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
Direct the technical elements of Encoded’s data privacy and data security programs
Perform data security and privacy vendor assessments
Oversee system access review activities, collect audit evidence, maintain documentation and monitor
security controls to support audits.
Report regularly to senior management on security activities, incidents, and remediation.
Influence and mobilize users across the organization to take action to protect Encoded’s data and
embrace a security-first mindset
Refine existing operations and identify areas where Encoded can streamline and improve operational
efficiency.
Direct the infrastructure change management program.
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex/sensitive issues.
Communicate changes to processes, policies and systems across the organization
Provide oversight of telecom and A/V services.
Requirements
· BS in an IT-related field or commensurate work experience
· 7+ years of experience in IT Security and IT Operations with a minimum of 12 years in IT overall
· 5+ years of experience in supervising/mentoring IT staff
· **5+ years of experience working in a late-stage clinical or commercial life sciences company **
· Working knowledge of industry standards, such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001/2, ITIL
· Industry-recognized IT security certifications a plus, such as CISSP, CIPP, CISA, CCSK
Benefits
● Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
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