Associate Director, Cybersecurity Program Manager

Job Description

About This Role

The Associate Director, Cybersecurity Program Manager is a member of the Head of Access Automation’s leadership team and is accountable for the curation and execution of our most complex and impactful projects and programs. This features initiatives that underpin Biogen IT’s Drive & Elevate strategy, with a focus on new ways of delivering Resilience, Simplification and Scale.  Impacting all Biogen colleagues and many external stakeholders, this leader must be seasoned in managing complex, impactful enterprise initiatives and have a sophisticated approach for interacting with our enterprise stakeholders. The candidate must be experienced in difficult enterprise projects and demonstrate a command of all aspects of program / project management – especially plan development, resource management, schedule execution, quality control and risk management.  The Associate Director, Cybersecurity Program Manager will also be responsible for continuously improving our project management practices, to include making ad hoc practices repeatable.  This individual should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, without operational norms or existing standards.  This role will report into the Head of Access Automation, Cybersecurity.

This is a remote based role and will require the individual to work standard business hours aligned with the Eastern Time Zone (ET).

What You’ll Do

•    Plan Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to construct a comprehensive plan that not only meets but exceeds their expectations, factoring in business needs, user experience, and setting teams up for success by accurately assessing complexity and effort.
•    Project / Program Execution: Lead the charge as the primary overseer of the Program and Project, ensuring diligent management of costs, schedules, resources, change, stakeholder engagement, and vendor relationships.
•    Risk Management and Troubleshooting: Proactively engage with cross-functional teams to deeply understand project intricacies, allowing for the anticipation and navigation of risks and opportunities inherent in large-scale initiatives.
•    Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development: Capture lessons learned from project experiences and collaborate with functional teams to devise improved or more sustainable methods for achieving desired outcomes.
 

Qualifications

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker who thrives on complexity and impact. Your extensive experience in cyber and program management has honed your ability to lead with confidence and poise. You possess a unique talent for developing solutions that resonate with various business stakeholders, extending well beyond the IT and Cyber realms. As a natural leader, you have a proven track record of nurturing talent and creating high-performing teams. You navigate the uncharted territories of program management with ease, making informed decisions without the need for existing standards.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience focused on cybersecurity programs, with over 10 years in program management.   
• Proven success managing and executing complex programs and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve customer success with business stakeholders beyond the IT and Cyber sectors.
• Strong track record of developing lasting solutions and services for a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience in talent development and team management.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in project management and/or delivery methodologies (e.g., PMP, SAFe Agile).
• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors with an understanding of compliance and regulatory environments.

Additional Information

The base salary range for this position is $152,000 – $209,000. Base salary offered is determined though an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.  

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.   

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families' physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances 
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement   
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance  
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31) 
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 days off for Personal Significance 
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions 
• Employee stock purchase plan   
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year   
• Employee Resource Groups participation     

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.