Cyber Security Risk Expert (all genders)

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United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role:

The Cyber Security Risk Expert (all genders) position is an integral member of our Group Cyber Security organization. In this role you will drive development of Cyber Security Risk Management policies, standards, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability across Merck’s IT and OT assets, software-based products, and applications. As a member of the Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Assurance and Risk Management team, your main responsibilities are:

• Develop and maintain Cyber Security Risk Management capabilities including risk methodology, supporting processes and tools to mitigate Cyber Security risk across Merck
• Provide ongoing assessment of Merck’s Cyber Security risk profile through regular monitoring and reporting of risks, issues, events, and initiatives within data governance processes
• Collaborate closely with business units to identify and mitigate gaps in Risk Management processes
• Develop and maintain Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) to monitor, and report on the cyber risk exposure across all domains at Merck (incl. interfaces to enterprise Risk Management)
• Define and develop risk appetite for Cyber Security across Merck, especially for non-IT assets (OT, IoT, software-based products)
• Assist internal and external auditors to address and resolve audit questions and findings relative to core processes of security Risk Management

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in intelligence studies, computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a focus on Cyber Security Risk Management or equivalent following industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO27005, NIST)
• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and build consensus with teams across organizational lines
• Demonstrated experience across multiple information security domains (e.g., IT, OT, IoT and Digital Products)
• 1 or more industry-recognized security professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP)
• Professional with a positive attitude and capable of contributing to a dynamic and team-oriented culture
• Fluent in English, additional language skills (e.g., German) considered as an advantage.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!