Senior Associate, Cyber Governance and Risk

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 Pfizers organization.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Associate Risk and Governance to help strengthen the organizations overall security this role you will support the development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies frameworks and the wider GRC plan while keeping an eye on regulatory changes. This role will assist in identifying and assessing risks maintaining accurate risk information and ensuring controls and compliance requirements are being followed through audits and followup activities. This Senior Associate will also prepare clear insights and governancelevel metrics that support informed decisionmaking.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in defining and maintaining the organizations GRC plan.

• Support the maintenance and alignment of Pfizers GRC program to cybersecurity governance frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF ISO 27001).

• Review and update cybersecurity policies standards and procedural documents.

• Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure the organization remains compliant and proactive in addressing emerging risks.

• Identify potential security issues across systems processes and vendors by gathering information from assessments audits and internal teams.

• Conduct structured risk analysis to identify potential security threats vulnerabilities and impacts across systems and processes.

• Support the creation and tracking of action plans to reduce or manage risks ensuring decisions and next steps are clearly documented.

• Perform risk assessments to validate that defined security controls policies and compliance requirements are properly implemented and followed across the organization.

• Identify and assist in tracking GRC key metrics ensuring they support informed decisionmaking at leadership and committee levels.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in information technology cybersecurity computer science or a related field.

• 2 years of experience in cybersecurity or related field.

• Experience with cybersecurity control frameworks (NIST ISO COBIT etc.).

• Ability to support complex programs by coordinating tasks tracking progress and assisting with stakeholder communications.

• Solid understanding of core cybersecurity principles technologies and risks to effectively collaborate with technical teams and support governance activities.

• Strong ability to produce clear concise and professional written communications and reports.

• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across levels and functions to support program objectives.

• 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 pharmaceutical biotech or other highly regulated industries.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP CISM CRISC CISA PMP or similar.

Please apply by sending your CV in English.

Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients lives... At Pfizer we are apatient 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

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Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1