Exec. Director, Cybersecurity
@ BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Hybrid
$250,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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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
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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

Review global cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
Update knowledge on IT risk assessment and dashboards.
Practice threat modeling and incident response scenarios.
Study emerging technologies like zero trust and SASE.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led change.
Explain managing complex stakeholder communications.
Share experience handling crisis incidents.
Detail a success in talent development.

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