Senior Director, Cyber Security

Clarivate

. Support customer assurance, audits, and regulatory inspections involving healthcare, life sciences, GxP, or other regulated products and technology environments .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesSenior💰 $188,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing cyber security strategies, managing security operations, and leading high-performing teams in regulated environments. Proficient in translating complex cyber risk and security metrics into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cyber Security Strategy DevelopmentSecurity Operations ManagementRegulatory Compliance (GxP, HIPAA)Team Leadership in Cyber SecurityCloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseVulnerability ManagementThreat MonitoringSecurity EngineeringCyber Risk ManagementSecurity Metrics AnalysisSecure Software DevelopmentPenetration TestingData Integrity PrinciplesCybersecurity Roadmap Execution

Soft Skills

Communication with Executive LeadershipCoaching and Capability DevelopmentCollaboration Across TeamsProblem-Solving in Security IncidentsResource Planning

Tools & Technologies

SIEMEDR/XDRIAMDLPCloud Security TechnologiesSecurity DashboardsSecurity Reporting ToolsThird-Party Risk Management ToolsCybersecurity Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)Governance, Risk, and Compliance Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCISACRISCCCSP

Industry Keywords

HealthcareLife SciencesGxPFDA Regulations21 CFR Part 11Computerized System ValidationRegulated EnvironmentsGlobal Matrixed OrganizationSecurity-by-DesignAudit and Certification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support customer assurance, audits, and regulatory inspections involving healthcare, life sciences, GxP, or other regulated products and technology environments
Define and execute the cyber security strategy, roadmap, and operating model to reduce enterprise risk and strengthen Clarivate’s security posture
Lead cyber security programs across security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, security engineering, governance, risk, and compliance
Partner with Technology, Product, Engineering, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and business leaders to embed security requirements into products, platforms, processes, and vendor relationships
Oversee monitoring, escalation, investigation, and response processes for security incidents
Drive improvement of security controls, policies, standards, procedures, dashboards, metrics, and reporting
Evaluate current and emerging cyber threats, identify security gaps, and prioritize remediation activities
Support audit, certification, customer assurance, and regulatory activities by ensuring security practices are documented, measurable, and continuously improved
Develop and lead a high-performing cyber security team, including resource planning, capability development, coaching, and work prioritization
Communicate cyber risk, program performance, incident trends, and strategic recommendations to executive and senior leadership
Partner across global time zones and support urgent security incidents or business-critical events outside standard hours when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
12+ years of experience in cyber security within healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated environments
5+ years of experience leading cyber security teams, programs, or cross-functional security initiatives
Familiarity with GxP, FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, computerized system validation, and data integrity principles
Experience defining and executing enterprise cyber security strategy, roadmaps, controls, and operating models
Experience overseeing security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, threat monitoring, security engineering, or cyber risk management
Working knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, CIS Controls, or similar standards
Experience translating cyber risk, security metrics, and technical concepts into recommendations for senior leadership and business stakeholders
Relevant security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent experience
Experience in a global, matrixed organization with complex technology environments and regulated customer requirements
Experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid cloud environments
Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, DLP, vulnerability management, third-party risk, or other enterprise security technologies
Experience supporting secure software development, product security, customer security assurance, or security-by-design programs
Experience leading incident readiness, tabletop exercises, penetration testing, red team/blue team activities, or post-incident improvement programs
Availability outside standard business hours to support urgent security incidents, escalations, or business-critical events as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive or bonus earnings eligibility
Flexibility to partner across global time zones as needed