Group Lead Engineer - Data Security & Governance
Octapharma
Pharmaceutical Research Industry
Lachen - Schweiz
Senior Specialist / Project Manager
Experteer Overview
In this role you drive data security and governance across Octapharma’s digital landscape. You will design data classification and protection frameworks, enforce access controls, and lead risk assessments to safeguard data integrity and compliance. You’ll oversee the digital records lifecycle and monitor regulatory adherence (GDPR, HIPAA, and standards) to support responsible data management. Joining a small Cyber Security team, you’ll shape secure, scalable practices in a mission-driven, patient-centered environment.
Compensation / Benefits
- market-related salary and benefits package
- skills development trainings and trainee programs
- informal organizational culture
- diversity and equal opportunity
- career growth opportunities
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain data classification and protection strategies
- Implement data handling policies, encryption, and access controls
- Conduct data risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigations
- Oversee digital records management lifecycle from creation to secure disposal
- Monitor and ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and industry standards
- Optimize and configure Microsoft Purview compliance features (DLP, eDiscovery, Insider Risk Management, Information Governance)
- Support regulatory and data protection requirements across sites and departments
Key requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in data security, governance, or related field
- Solid understanding of risk management principles and methodologies
- Strong communication and leadership, with ability to translate technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience simplifying regulatory and compliance requirements across departments
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST, IEC-62443 frameworks
- Demonstrated discretion handling sensitive data
- Bachelor in Engineering
Description
In this role you drive data security and governance across Octapharma’s digital landscape. You will design data classification and protectio…
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