About this Sr. Associate, Technical Information Security Lead role at Pfizer
ROLE SUMMARY
Our Global Cybersecurity 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 Pfizer’s organization.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Associate, Technical Information Security Lead, who will partner with business and technology stakeholders, execute technical risk assessments, and support risk‑informed decision-making across complex initiatives and platforms.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the Technical Information Security Lead for assigned business units, programs, or technology domains.
Collaborate with Cybersecurity/GRC and business stakeholders, ensuring security considerations are embedded early and effectively.
Build trusted relationships with Business Units, IT, Engineering, Cloud Services, Privacy, Legal, and other key stakeholders and teams.
Translate technical security risks into clear, actionable risk statements and recommendations tailored to business audiences.
Partner with technology and business owners to define risk mitigation strategies, remediation plans, and compensating controls.
Contribute to the evolution of risk assessment methodologies, standards, templates, and engagement models.
Develop and maintain security standards, technical guidance, and implementation patterns aligned with enterprise frameworks and industry practices.
Support communication of security requirements, risks, and control effectiveness to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Evaluate emerging threats and technologies and recommend security improvements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in information security, cyber risk, GRC, security architecture, IT risk, or audit.
Ability to communicate complex technical risks to senior business stakeholders.
Strong documentation, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
Experience operating in a highly regulated, matrixed enterprise environment.
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 the pharmaceuticals industry.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or similar.
Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer).
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Travel as required by the business (less than 20% domestic and/or international)
Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
This role is NOT remote
Please apply by sending your CV in English.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient 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
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
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Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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