At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.
Role Overview
The Global Cybersecurity Lead will support the design, implementation, and oversee the cybersecurity strategy for ALS’s global pharmaceutical laboratories and digital operations. This role ensures the protection of sensitive scientific data, intellectual property, and critical systems across research, manufacturing, and quality control environments.
You will act as a key global partner to IT, R&D, Quality, and Compliance teams, ensuring cybersecurity excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience across all sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and execution of the global cybersecurity strategy aligned with ALS’s corporate objectives and international regulatory frameworks (GxP, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11).
- Manage third-party risk assessments for technology vendors, partners, and digital supply chain providers.
- Lead global risk management initiatives, including threat assessment, vulnerability management, and mitigation plans for IT and OT environments.
- Oversee security across hybrid infrastructures, including laboratory information systems (LIMS, ELN, CDS), cloud platforms, and industrial control systems (SCADA, PLCs).
- Coordinate global incident response, ensuring timely communication, investigation, and remediation of security events.
- Review current security policies in place across the laboratories of the group to assess current practice and local requirements.
- Define corporate security policies and standards to support harmonisation and consistency of practice locally.
- Partner with global and regional teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies, GxP, data protection, and privacy regulations.
- Lead security awareness and training programs tailored to scientific, technical, and operational personnel.
- Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Production, and Legal to embed security by design into systems and processes.
- Monitor and report cybersecurity KPIs and maturity metrics to Chief Information Security Officer executive committees.
- Lead and coordinate responses to RFIs, security questionnaires, and due-diligence requests regarding IT security and compliance.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Advanced training or postgraduate studies in cybersecurity or technology risk management.
- Recognized certifications such as CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, GICSP, NIST CSF Practitioner are highly valued.
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with 3–5 years in a leadership or global coordination role.
- Proven experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or scientific research environments.
- Strong knowledge of regulated environments (GxP) and industrial/OT security (ISA/IEC 62443).
- Experience managing security across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multinational security programs.
Key Skills:
- Strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Business-oriented risk management mindset.
- Fluency in English (C1+), other languages are an asset.
Preferred Experience
- Security programs in research, laboratory, or manufacturing systems.
- Knowledge of data integrity, IP protection, and privacy in scientific contexts.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, DLP, and IAM/MFA technologies.
- Experience in digital transformation or IT/OT convergence projects
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
