IT Security Compliance Manager

Are you passionate about strengthening information security and ensuring compliance with key standards and regulations? Do you want to help mature Bavarian Nordic’s security setup?

Great! Because we are looking for an IT Security Compliance Manager to help safeguard our organization’s data, systems, and processes and prepare us for compliance with the NIS2 directive as well as ensure a robust operational setup. 

Your Profile

Succeeding with our vision of becoming one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world is no walk in the park, and that is why we need people like you who are determined to make it happen and have the following qualifications:

• Min. 4 years of professional experience working in an Information Security or Compliance function
• Experience in IT Compliance (GxP) within the Life Science/Med Tech or pharma industry
• Preferably, you have relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM)
• Working knowledge of key industry standards and security regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO, SOC 2, NIST) is an advantage
• You might have experience with development and implementation of compliance strategies to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
• Proficient in oral and written English 

As a person, you are used to driving initiatives where the road ahead is unclear. You balance routine tasks with project-based work and thrive working independently as the go-to expert in your field. In this role, you take full ownership of your area while collaborating effectively across the organization. You are structured, organized, positive, and service-minded, with a strong sense of responsibility for leading and driving your assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhancing and maintaining the security compliance framework to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIS2) and industry best practices
• Enhancing and maintaining documentation related to security compliance policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment and integration with both internal and external requirements and best practices in the Life Sciences sector
• Collaborating with internal teams to address security compliance gaps and remediate issues, with key partners including the Information Security Manager and IT Security Specialists
• Managing the engine of identifying, protecting, and securing our vital IT systems, including Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments. You will be responsible for maintaining an updated list of our most critical IT systems
• Facilitating and participating in our security reviews of regulated and business-critical IT systems 
• Serving as a liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors during compliance reviews and inspections

Our IT Compliance & Governance team

You will be part of the IT Compliance & Governance team in Global IT consisting of 4 dedicated IT Compliance Specialists,1 IT Service Manager, and 1 Student Assistant.

You will report to the manager of IT Compliance & Governance and your primary location will be our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark.

The IT Compliance & Governance team covers IT Compliance in Life Science and IT Service Management. The team supports implementation and maintenance of IT systems - and infrastructure according to regulatory and internal requirements. Security Compliance is the newest area in the team.

The whole IT department consists of almost 70 dedicated colleagues situated in Denmark, the US, Switzerland, and Germany and cover all aspects of IT Development & Operation.

Why Join Us?

Our team is diverse, collaborative, and committed to growth. We believe in helping each other succeed and fostering a culture of respect and professionalism. You'll be joining an environment with a positive atmosphere, where we hire for attitude and train for skills, ensuring you’re well-equipped to make an impact. We’re united by a mindset of continuous improvement and the desire to do better, both individually and as a team.
 

Questions and contact

Please contact Senior Manager IT Compliance, Luise Søgaard Rosendahl at +45 28 57 33 00 if you have any questions regarding the role. You apply via the link in the ad. We are looking forward to receiving your CV.

We do not offer any relocation package for this position.

For us, it is all about improving and saving lives

Improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines is at the heart of what we do in Bavarian Nordic. We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of life-saving vaccines, and the largest pure-play vaccine company in the world.

In Bavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of more than +1600 dedicated employees with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, who are bound together by our commitment to protect lives every day. We believe in creating an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, because we need each other to take things further.  

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Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic! Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
www.bavarian-nordic.com

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