Osaka - Cyber Security Manager

1. Acts as the Point of Contact for site-level security requirements, approvals, and maintenance, including site-level incident response activities
2. Acts as the Point of Contact for global-level security requirements to align with the global security related programs / projects
3. Build and conduct communication plans for cyber security matters with relevant departments at manufacturing sites in Japan (e.g. Engineering, plant business units, global data & technology, etc.)
4. Build and conduct communications with global functions (e.g., global security teams, network teams, IT infrastructure / architecture teams, etc.) for cyber security matters for Japan manufacturing sites
5. Report cyber security activity objectives, progress, issues, etc. to senior leadership directly or in meeting bodies
6. Develop the cyber security strategy, policy, and plan for Japan manufacturing sites in accordance with the business strategy
7. Manage the operation of cyber security related activities with stakeholders based on plans aligned with global cyber security strategies
8. Develop plans of security promotion, organization, and education for manufacturing sites in Japan
9. Oversee periodic security assessments and initiate change based on results
10. Monitor site-level adherence to global and site-specific security procedures
11. Manage continuous monitoring and improvement of the cyber security environment
12. Plan, manage, and facilitate security scanning and testing in manufacturing sites in Japan

Essential

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a similar field such as Engineering
2. Ability to write and speak in the English and Japanese languages
3. Experience in risk management operations in the Cyber / Information security and IT infrastructure fields
4. Experience working with stakeholders or team member at a practical level to lead and drive tasks for goal achievement
5. Demonstrate strong autonomy in problem solving issues such as security incidents
6. Ability to set priorities, align stakeholder expectations, and develop and execute associated action plans
7. Excellent oral and written communications skills, with logical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
8. Ability to work with teams located in different sites, aligning, and adapting different work, culture, and communication styles
9. Experience with working on global projects
10. Self-motivated with a positive and flexible attitude

Desired

1. Experience in building, implementing, and improving cyber security governance and processes in collaboration with stakeholders
2. Relevant industry experience (3+ years) such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device industry preferred
3. General knowledge about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
4. Knowledge and expertise in OT (Operational Technology) cyber security including ICS (e.g., IEC62443, ISO27001, etc.)
5. Ability to build on extensive in-depth knowledge within the technical area of expertise and to enhance one’s own skills
6. Ability to develop a security strategy, and plan, manage, and execute security risk management processes