Cybersecurity Governance Head
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement AI governance strategy, policies, and compliance frameworks across IT/OT environments.
Lead Governance, Risk, and Awareness initiatives, ensuring continuous audit readiness and automation of compliance processes (Compliance-as-Code).
Oversee cybersecurity awareness programs focused on NIS2 compliance, phishing resilience, Shadow AI risks, and prompt injection threats.
Collaborate with security and portfolio teams to ensure "Security by Design" principles are embedded into projects and investment decisions.
Manage technology risk acceptance processes and security policy exceptions within regulated pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments.
Identify and mitigate risks related to unauthorized AI usage and public AI tools in cooperation with Data Protection Officers (DPIA).
Supervise remediation of audit findings and report compliance, risk, and behavioral security metrics to executive leadership and Risk Committees.
Drive continuous adaptation of internal security policies to evolving regulatory requirements, including NIS2, ISO 27001, and the EU AI Act.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, IT, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in Security Governance or Risk Management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, and NIS2 requirements.
Practical experience building governance frameworks within regulated industries such as pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments.
Understanding of AI/LLM technologies and associated risks, including Shadow AI and prompt injection.
Experience managing awareness metrics, phishing simulation programs, and security governance KPIs.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to translate strategic objectives into operational execution across multidisciplinary teams.
Fluent English proficiency.
Nice to Have
Certifications such as CAIP, CIPP/E, CGEIT, or similar governance and AI-related credentials.
Experience in AI governance, enterprise risk management, or regulated OT environments.