Senior Business Facing Information Security Advisor

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Are you passionate about setting a strategic direction on Information Protection and collaborating with business in advising the right protection levels? Do you want to be part of a strong team of security experts, and make a difference by turning security into a business enabler?

If that is your case, you are about to become our Information Security Advisor.

What’s the role about?

Novo Nordisk, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Facing Information Security Advisor. This senior role is crucial for providing strategic direction and ensuring the implementation of robust Information Protection security measures across the organization.

We want you to collaborate with compliance and policy stakeholders, liaise with security partners, and offer expert guidance to Lines of Business (LoB) on secure information handling.

You are key responsibilities are to:

• Strategic Direction for Information Protection Security: Develop and lead the implementation of strategies to ensure comprehensive information protection across the organization
• Act as the primary point of contact with security partners and Lines of Business to identify and address needs and opportunities for information protection and classification
• Provide expert-level advice to LoB on best practices for securely storing, collaborating, and exchanging sensitive information
• Lead and assist in incident response efforts for information leakage, working in collaboration with Security Operations, Internal Audit, HR, Legal, Compliance, and other relevant departments to mitigate risks and address vulnerabilities
• Develop and deliver comprehensive information protection reports to LoB, ensuring they are well-informed about the security posture, potential risks, and ongoing protection measures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with a focus on information protection and advisory roles, preferably within a large, global organization
• In-depth understanding of information protection strategies, compliance requirements, and secure information handling practices
• Superior communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and provide clear, actionable advice. Strong leadership and project management capabilities
   

About the department

Global Information Security Advisory (GISA) is an integral part of the Global Information Security organisation and is based out of DD&IT in Denmark. GISA is a global organisation with team members situated in Denmark, USA, and India. The GISA department consists of experts across diverse information security domains and strong business knowledge. We collaborate closely with businesses partners throughout the value chain, providing guidance and counsel to ensure the security of Novo Nordisk.

Every day, our thousands of digital experts work in all areas of technology. We navigate the tech spectrum from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. All to make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. How? Go explore at TechLife at Novo Nordisk

Join the Novo Nordisk family

Founded in Denmark in 1923, Novo Nordisk has become one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. To fulfil this purpose, we pioneer scientific breakthroughs, expand access to our medicines, and work to prevent and ultimately cure disease. That said, we are anything but linear.

With us, your skills, commitment, and ambition help us change patients’ lives worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a rewarding and purpose-driven culture with talented and diverse co-workers. Therefore, your professional and personal development is essential for us, and in Novo Nordisk, the sky is the limit for career opportunities.

Any questions?

If you want to know more, please reach out to +45 44 44 88 88 and ask to talk with Department Manager in Global Information Security Advisory, Lisha Rodrigues

Deadline

14 February 2025
 

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