Senior Director, IT Cyber Security and Governance

For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward.

The Abcam’s Senior Director of Cyber Security Governance & Risk is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and implementation of IT Cyber security frameworks, managing IT risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including but not limited to SOx, PCI DSS, MLPS. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the organisation compliance posture, mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to internal and external regulatory frameworks while driving continuous improvement in Abcam’s IT GRC program

This position reports to the Chief Digital Officer and is key member of the global Abcam Digital Department. This is a remote first position with requirement to attend Abcam locations as need for project work and critical situations. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Define and socialize the Cyber strategy for Abcam and LSIG, working with peers and senior stakeholders to ensure understanding, support and adherence to it
• Develop, implement, and maintain IT Cyber governance frameworks aligned with COBIT, ITIL, NIST 800-53, and other industry standards
• Establish and monitor IT policies, procedures, and controls to ensure alignment with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
• Lead Abcam’s IT compliance efforts related to SOx, PCI DSS, MLPS, NIST, and other relevant internal and external requirements; Ensure IT controls are designed, implemented, and maintained effectively to meet regulatory and audit requirements
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate IT audits, address findings, and track remediation efforts
• Work closely with IT leadership to define and implement an IT risk and governance strategy and collaborate with business units to embed risk management into IT projects and initiatives; Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and emerging compliance risks, providing strategic guidance to Abcam Digital and senior leadership
• Provide regular reports IT leadership and senior management on IT risks, governance maturity, and compliance status
• Drive process improvements to optimize IT governance, risk, and compliance operations; Leading and mentoring, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure relevance in the Cyber and Compliance arena, attending and presenting at relevant events to define and maintain Abcam as a best-in-class example in this area

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in IT, Security Risk Management, Business  or equivalent professional experience
• Strong knowledge with IT/Cyber regulatory requirements, including SOX, PCI DSS, MLPS, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR
• Proven track record of leading IT compliance audits, managing regulatory engagements and working with external and internal regulatory bodies
• Strong understanding of IT security principles, cloud security, and third-party risk management; Ability to analyze complex IT risks and provide strategic risk mitigation recommendations
• Ability to challenge, influence, and collaborate at all levels, including senior leadership
• A mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Data driven with eye for the detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you thrive on change and love solving problems

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

At Abcam we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Although the position is eligible for remote work, the role holder must be available to travel within UK and occasionally globally for projects, annual meetings, critical situations and trainings.

Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Abcam can provide.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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