Information Security Analyst

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc.; Billingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies

We are a trusted CDMO partner for life. At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB), we encourage you to discover what inspires you every day, to follow your passion and your power – what we call Genki.

The work we do has the potential to transform people’s lives and to impact where it matters most. Each day is an opportunity to push the boundaries of your potential, so join us as Information Security Analyst and become part of a fast-growing global company, united by Genki.

About Us

We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and gene therapies with world class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines.

With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility.

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FDB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.

Role & Responsibilities

The Information Security Analyst is responsible for evaluating and mitigating risks associated with third-party suppliers and ensuring the security and compliance within the organization. This role involves working collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to assess risks, implement security measures, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supplier Assurance (30%)
• Evaluate and monitor third-party suppliers to ensure compliance with organizational security and privacy standards.
• Conduct and manage the supplier assurance attestation process.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and audits to identify potential security vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
• Help develop and maintain supplier assurance frameworks and guidelines.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring that security and compliance requirements are met.
• Solution Design Assurance (20%)
• Conduct security assessments of solutions to identify potential vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
• Work with architecture teams to implement best practices for security and compliance.
• Ensure that solutions comply with industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and relevant security frameworks.
• Manage the lifecycle of application security, including regular reviews and updates.
• Risk Management (15%)
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with supplier engagements.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and track their implementation and effectiveness.
• Prepare and present risk assessment reports to senior management.
• Continuous Improvement (10%)
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in information security.
• Propose and implement improvements to supplier and other assurance processes and frameworks concerning information security.
• Conduct training sessions to educate internal stakeholders on supplier and security practices.
• Conduct information security audit activities on controls within the organisation.
• Participate in information security incident response activities.
• Policy Development and Enforcement (15%)
• Reporting and Analytics (10%)

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Education and Background Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in information security, assurance and risk management activities.
• In-depth knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance principles and frameworks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience with GRC / information security software (e.g., Risk Management, CrowdStrike, Noggin, RSA Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow GRC) and system integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Information Security, or GRC certifications are highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be able to present topics with authority to auditors.
• Experience from pharma industry.
• Experience with global organizations.

Why work with us?

At FDB, your passion – your Genki – is your power and we empower you to define what Genki means to you.

When you join us, we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer a structured new starter induction programme as well as on-going development training. In addition to this, we offer:

• Competitive salary plus company bonus scheme
• 35 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Salary Sacrifice scheme offering, healthcare, bikes, dental etc.
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking and electric charging points

Closing date: 01/05/25