Information Security Compliance, Associate Director

Location: Oeiras, Portugal, hybrid

Job Overview

As the Information Security Compliance Associate Director, you will fullfill IQVIA's mission on accelarating innovation for a healthier world. In this role you will be responsible for executing and managing our information security compliance and privacy initiatives, ensuring that our security operations adhere to relevant regulations, industry standards and best practices.

This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail and a proactive approach to manage information security compliance related matters.

In this role you will be partnering with IQVIA's Global Privacy Team and will report to the Vice President of Security in GRC.

Essential Functions

• Identify relevant regulatory requirements for IQVIA and ensure ongoing compliance of the same.

• Keep ahead of regulatory developments within the Information Security Domain and deploy necesary changes to maintain compliance in partnership with internal stakeholders and the compliance team.

• Provide regular updates to Senior Management regarding our Information Security Compliance function and the overall security compliance landscape.

• Ensure that policies are updated to meet changing regulatory and business environment where necessary.

• Ensure timely remediation of relevant findings identified by Third Parties, including internal Audit, external assessments etc).

• Partner with Product stakehodlers to ensure compliance obligations are considered and build as part of new product or expansion initiatives.

• Perform compliance or assurance audits to assess adherence to established protocols and identify areas for improvement.

• Provide guidance and support to business units on security compliance and risk management matters, including contract negotiations, terms within contracts and operational activities.

• Ability to write policies, review laws and external regulatory guidance and interpret requirements for the information security functions

Skills

• Attention to detail and extremely well organised

• Ability to make judgement calls and handle stakeholder escalations

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage priorities effectively

• Ability to deliver training and communicate complex concepts effectively

• Work well under pressure, comfortable in working with time restrictions and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education in Information Technology and post graduate in Legal qualification such as a Law Degree

• 6 - 8 years experience with compliance, data privacy or related fields.

• In depth knowledge of data protection regulations ( GDPR, CCPA etc) and compliance frameworks ( ISO27K, SOX etc)

• Relevant certifications such as: CISSP - Cert Information Systems Security Prof /Certified Information Security Manager /Certified in Risk and Information Security Controls

• Experience in the healthcare or life science industry will be considered a plus

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.

To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA, including our colleagues at Q² Solutions, contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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