Senior Director, Cyber Security

Clarivate

. Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and strengthen security operations .

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

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies, with a focus on healthcare and life sciences environments. Proven ability to manage security operations, incident response, and compliance while effectively communicating cyber risks and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentHealthcare Compliance (HIPAA, GxP)Security Operations ManagementIncident Response LeadershipCloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

CybersecurityVulnerability ManagementThreat MonitoringSecurity EngineeringIncident ResponseCyber Risk ManagementSecurity MetricsRegulatory ComplianceSecure Software DevelopmentPenetration Testing

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCoachingCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

SIEMEDR/XDRIAMDLPCloud Security Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCISACRISCCCSP

Industry Keywords

HealthcareLife SciencesRegulated EnvironmentsISO 27001NISTSOC 221 CFR Part 11Computerized System ValidationData Integrity PrinciplesGlobal Matrixed Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and strengthen security operations
Protect Clarivate’s systems, products, data, and customers, including regulated healthcare and life sciences environments
Support customer assurance, audits, and regulatory inspections
Define and execute cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and operating model to reduce enterprise risk
Lead 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
Oversee monitoring, escalation, investigation, and response processes for security incidents
Improve security controls, policies, standards, procedures, dashboards, metrics, and reporting
Evaluate cyber threats, identify security gaps, and prioritize remediation
Support audit, certification, customer assurance, and regulatory activities
Develop and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team through resource planning, capability development, coaching, and work prioritization
Communicate cyber risk, program performance, incident trends, and strategic recommendations to executive and senior leadership

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 cybersecurity within healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated environments
5+ years of experience leading cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity 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 frameworks
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, or 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
Flexibility to work outside standard business hours for urgent incidents, escalations, or business-critical events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive or bonus earnings eligibility
Flexibility to partner across global time zones
Full-time core business hours in the employee’s time zone
Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination protections