ROLE SUMMARY

Our Global Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team provides comprehensive blueprints for cybersecurity excellence by embedding governance, risk management, and compliance into every layer. The team is responsible for ensuring risk-based decision-making is used and that security, privacy, and regulatory compliance is integrated seamlessly with Pfizer’s organization.

We are seeking a motivated Manager, Technical Information Security Lead, who will serve as a senior, business‑aligned cybersecurity leader, responsible for partnering with business and technology stakeholders, executing and overseeing technical risk assessments, and driving risk‑informed decisions across complex initiatives and platforms.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the Technical Information Security Lead for assigned business units, programs, or technology domains.

Act as the primary interface between Cybersecurity/GRC and business stakeholders, ensuring security considerations are embedded early and effectively.

Build trusted relationships with Business Leaders, IT, Engineering, Cloud Services, Privacy, Legal, and other key stakeholders and teams.

Translate technical findings into clear, actionable risk statements and recommendations tailored to business audiences.

Partner with technology and business owners to define risk mitigation strategies, remediation plans, and compensating controls.

Support audit and inspection readiness by providing defensible risk narratives, assessment artifacts, and evidence.

Review and provide quality oversight of risk assessments and documentation.

Contribute to the evolution of risk assessment methodologies, standards, templates, and engagement models.

Identify opportunities to improve consistency, scalability, and efficiency across security risk engagement.

Prepare concise, executive‑level summaries for risk committees, governance forums, and senior leadership.

Provide thought leadership on emerging risks (e.g., cloud, AI, third‑party dependencies).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in information security, risk, compliance, information protection, or related disciplines.

Demonstrated experience leading technical risk assessments and stakeholder engagement.

Proven ability to communicate complex technical risks to senior business stakeholders.

Strong documentation, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

Experience operating in a highly regulated, matrixed enterprise environment.

Demonstrated experience in an agile work environment possessing qualities such as a collaborative mindset, adaptability to change, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience working in the pharmaceuticals industry.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or similar.

Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer).

Experience supporting regulatory inspections or major audits.

  

Please apply by sending your CV in English.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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