Head of GO Cybersecurity

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The Position

The Opportunity

This is a critical, newly created global role in the Strategic Planning and Business Operations function of DIA Global Operations (GO). At Roche Diagnostics Global Operations, our employees produce reagents, sensors and instruments that help diagnose disease and impact the lives of people all over the world. Across our global manufacturing network and our supply chain hubs, more than 9,500 employees are working to ensure the timely delivery of world-leading, high-quality products for all Diagnostics Business Areas, fulfilling the Roche purpose of “doing now what patients need next”. This position provides critical leadership in defining and deploying GO’s Cybersecurity Strategy. While collaborating and contributing as a key member of the Digital, Analytics & Operational Excellence team, this senior leader will have the opportunity to shape the role as it evolves whilst being responsible for: 
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Main Responsibilities:

• Cybersecurity (CS) Oversight: Lead the governance and risk management of cybersecurity across digital and IT/OT ecosystems, ensuring compliance and robust incident response capabilities

• Global Operations’ Cybersecurity Strategy development, deployment, and maintenance

• Definition of the respective GO CS architecture in alignment with stakeholders and subject matter experts (including iIX, Pharma, Engineering, Site Services)

• Chairs the Global Governance Board, interacts with Local Governance Boards, and reports to GOLT

• Training and Capability Building: Design and deliver targeted training programs for Cybersecurity fostering skill development across teams

Who you are

• Extensive Experience & Education: 10+ years leading complex global projects, coupled with a Master's in a relevant field (IT, Engineering) specializing in Cybersecurity.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, IEC 62443), certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable

• Proven Senior Leadership & Technical Expertise: Track record of leading cross-functional teams, with deep knowledge of cybersecurity, IT/OT convergence, and relevant frameworks/regulations.

• Strong Communication & Execution Skills: Excellent ability to communicate complex concepts and a passion for process optimization, project delivery, and driving tasks to completion.

• Cybersecurity Governance & Training Proficiency: Experience in overseeing cybersecurity governance and risk management, along with designing and delivering impactful training programs.

• Fluent in English.

Are you ready to make an impact? This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to drive innovation, influence change, and contribute to better patient outcomes. If you're excited to take on this challenge and help us transform the way we work, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of our passionate team!

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.