Policy and Compliance Lead

About Danaher Corporation

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The Opportunity: Policy and Compliance Lead

The Policy and Compliance Lead is responsible for developing and implementing Policies and Standards that align with industry requirements. This USA Remote position is part of the Corporate Information Security team, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge security projects and grow expertise in both business strategy and information security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive information security policies, standards, and procedures that align with regulatory requirements, industry frameworks (such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2), and organizational objectives.
• Lead compliance initiatives and assessments, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations while identifying and remediating gaps.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to business units, providing guidance on policy interpretation, risk mitigation strategies, and security best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of the policy management lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement, policy reviews, exception management, and metrics reporting to leadership.
• Collaborate with audit, legal, risk management, and technology teams to translate complex compliance requirements into practical, scalable solutions that support business growth.

Essential Requirements

• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable policies and procedures for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in preparing for and managing IT security audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and ability to translate requirements into actionable controls.
• 3+ years of experience in information security, risk management, compliance, or policy development within a corporate environment.

Desired Experience (Plus Points)

• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms and policy management tools, along with security automation and continuous compliance monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven experience influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.

Work Arrangement & Compensation

At Danaher, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from home. The salary range for this role is $130K-$160K, and it is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Key skills/competency

• Information Security
• Policy Development
• Compliance Management
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Frameworks
• IT Security Audits
• GRC Platforms
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Security Best Practices
• Continuous Improvement