Exec. Director, Cybersecurity @ BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
placeHybrid
attach_money $250,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 9 hours ago
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Job Overview
The Exec. Director, Cybersecurity at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing a global cybersecurity and IT risk management strategy. This position safeguards sensitive data, intellectual property, and critical infrastructure while ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards.
Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership
- Define and lead the cybersecurity vision, roadmap, and investment strategy.
- Align security initiatives with business goals and regulatory obligations.
- Serve as the executive voice on cybersecurity to the board and stakeholders.
Executive Presence & Communication
- Present risk assessments and incident updates to executive leadership and the board.
- Translate technical risks into clear business insights.
- Build trust with senior stakeholders across various business functions.
Security Metrics & IT Risk Management
- Establish comprehensive cybersecurity and IT risk metrics with dashboards.
- Oversee enterprise-wide IT risk assessments and incident response planning.
- Ensure integration of a risk governance framework with ERM.
Regulatory Compliance & Security Operations
- Maintain compliance with FDA, EMA, HIPAA, GDPR, SOX and other regulations.
- Direct secure infrastructure, application, and data protection strategies.
- Oversee threat detection, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection.
Talent Development & Innovation
- Foster a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
- Monitor emerging threats and drive adoption of advanced technologies.
Key Skills/Competency
- Cybersecurity
- IT Risk Management
- Compliance
- Executive Leadership
- Security Strategy
- Incident Response
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Risk Governance
- Innovation
- Talent Development
How to Get Hired at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight cybersecurity strategy and leadership.
- Research BioCryst's culture: Understand the company’s biotech focus.
- Emphasize compliance: Showcase experience with global regulations.
- Prepare for executive interviews: Articulate risk management successes.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review global cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
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Update knowledge on IT risk assessment and dashboards.
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Practice threat modeling and incident response scenarios.
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Study emerging technologies like zero trust and SASE.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you led change.
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Explain managing complex stakeholder communications.
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Share experience handling crisis incidents.
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Detail a success in talent development.
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