Regional Information Security Officer

As the Regional Information Security Officer, you will help to elevate our Cybersecurity Program by unifying Global Cyber Security Practices across IQVIA Business Units.

You will provide oversight and coordination of delivery of global Cyber security portfolio risk mitigation projects and programs within the US & Canada region.

Reporting directly to the Global Business Information Security Officer and working closely with the Global Chief Information Security Officer and the Information Security Leadership Team, you will ensure alignment and achievement of IQVIA's Security Strategy, roadmap and critical objectives.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the strategy to unify and enhance global Cyber Security practices, ensuring consistent security practices across IQVIA's US & Canada Business Units.
• Security Solution Rationalisation: Evaluate, rationalise and optimize Cyber Security technology stack to enhance security, reduce complexity, and ensure alignment with Global Standards and solutions.
• Global Standards Dissemination: Drive the dissemination of IQVIA's global Cyber Security Practices, standards and services across Business units within the US & Canada region.
• Operational Excellence: Lead efforts to ensure security processes and tools are operating effectively (i.e., access control, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, etc.). Work with Information Security teams to ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
• Metrics & Reporting: Develop and implement meaningful metrics to evaluate and measure Risks for the business units within the US & Canada region.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Global Information Security Team, product teams and business leaders to foster a culture of risk-informed decisions and continuous compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ten (10) years of information security experience with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional or Certified Information Security Manager or Certified in Risk and Information Security Controls.

Other:

• Experience managing Cyber Security in a distributed environment.
• Proven ability to develop and implement security metrics and reporting mechanisms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across different levels and functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing security issues.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

About Us

IQVIA is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.

To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA, including our colleagues at Q² Solutions, contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.