Senior Manager, Cybersecurity and Compliance

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc

Waltham, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$148,000–$204,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Development, CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Compensation and Benefits, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Protection, External Audit, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), GxP, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identity Data Management, Incident Response, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internal Audit, Internet Security, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Security Analysis, Security Infrastructure, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Integration (SI), U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
LOCATION
Waltham, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & Compliance to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the company's cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance programs. This role will safeguard global IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, and SaaS systems while ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry standards across the U.S. and Europe.

This leader will partner cross-functionally with IT, Quality, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders to strengthen security posture, manage enterprise risk, and ensure audit readiness. The role will also play a key part in supporting global system integration efforts with the company's parent organization in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and enterprise security programs across infrastructure, cloud, and SaaS environments
  • Ensure compliance with key regulatory and industry standards (SOX, FDA, GxP, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001) and support internal/external audits
  • Oversee enterprise risk management, incident response planning, vulnerability management, and security operations in partnership with infrastructure teams
  • Manage third-party and SaaS vendor security assessments and ongoing monitoring
  • Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) programs
  • Drive security awareness, reporting, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity maturity across the organization

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 8+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in life sciences or regulated healthcare environments with international scope
  • Experience supporting security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR, and HIPAA
  • Strong background in security operations, MDR/SOC environments, identity and access management, and cloud security
  • Experience with SaaS vendor security assessments and third-party risk management
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSP preferred
  • Knowledge of FDA, GxP, and other regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical organizations

Compensation and Benefits:

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $148,000 - $204,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera's competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more
  • Generous parental leave and family planning benefits
  • Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth

Equal Employment Opportunity Information:

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

About the Company

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Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc