Cybersecurity Director – IAM Capability Leader

Leverage technology to impact patients and save lives.

Do you have expertise in and passion for IAM and cyber security Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IAM capabilities in a company that follows science and turns ideas into life changing medicines If so AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About Astra Zeneca

AstraZeneca is a global scienceled patientfocused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

About our Team

It is a dynamic and performancebased environment to work in but that is why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow whether thats exploring new technologies in hackathons or redefining the roles and work of colleagues forever. Craft your own path with support all the way. A diverse set of minds that work crossfunctionally and broadly together.

Introduction to role

Identity and Access Management are among the most critical aspects of any modern cyber security program. Threat actors increasingly leverage identitybased attacks for intrusion and lateral movement and this trend will only accelerate as AIbased attack techniques are adopted by cybercriminals.

We are seeking a strategic and purposeful IAM Capability Leader to lead the development and delivery of our enterprise IAM capabilities. This role will be responsible for defining the strategic vision capability roadmaps and execution plans across all key IAM domainsincluding workforce consumer and machine identity authentication and authorization platforms and access governance identity threat management and IAMrelated policies and standards.

As a key member of our security leadership team you will lead a team of IAM capability owners and collaborate closely with our IAM operations team ensuring seamless alignment between strategy delivery and daytoday operations.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Active Directory cloud authentication and authorization flows privileged access management identity federation and a demonstrable record of building secure and scalable IAM programs in a fastpaced innovationdriven environment. This role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills to influence technology and product owners and leaders across the enterprise and promote a secure by design culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IAM Capability Strategy:

• Define and lead the strategy and capability roadmap for core IAM focus areas:

• Authentication and Federation

• Access Management

• Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)

• Identity Threat Detection & Response

• IAM Policies Standards and Lifecycle Management

• Development & Execution:

• Define multiyear IAM capability roadmaps aligned with business and security goals.

• Lead the delivery of IAM capabilities through crossfunctional teams and initiatives.

• Lead project timelines resources and team member communication.

• Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of IAM capability owners and domain experts.

• Cultivate a collaborative culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with the IAM operations team responsible for tickets configuration and BAU activities

• Work closely with infrastructure cloud HR legal compliance and application teams to ensure IAM integration across systems.

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership on IAM progress risks and performance.

• Governance Compliance & Risk Management:

• Establish IAM policies standards and procedures aligned with regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Supervise IAM capability maturity and lead continuous improvement efforts.

• Ensure alignment with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standard methodologies related to product security (e.g. GDPR SOC2 SOX).

• Contribute to security risk assessments and audits.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Security or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 8 years of experience in cyber security with at least 3 years in a leadership role focusing on identity and access management.

• Deep knowledge across the IAM landscape including authentication protocols (OAuth2 SAML etc.) IGA tools PAM solutions and identitycentric threat management.

• Experience in defining and delivering strategic roadmaps for IAM capabilities.

• Expertise in cloud platform capabilities including modern authentication protocols credential vaulting cloud user roles and least privilege approach.

• Solid understanding of Identity Governance tools and capabilities (e.g. Sailpoint Saviynt) joiner/mover/leaver processes and identity proofing.

• Experience with credential vaulting and rotation tools and capabilities (e.g. CyberArk Thycotic)

• Expertise in Active Directory security monitoring and configuration in a large enterprise

• Solid understanding of common identity security threats (e.g. credential harvesting credential encryption strengths) attack vectors and mitigation strategies.

• Strong problemsolving and analytical skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to business leaders and nontechnical team members.

• Good interpersonal skills both written and verbal with the ability to clearly convey complex security topics to a wide audience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a large global organization with 50K employees

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Masters degree or equivalent experience in information security Computer Science or a related field.

• Industry certifications such as CISSP CISM or CEH.

• Familiarity with cloud security and DevSecOps practices.

• Experience with IAMrelated compliance frameworks (SOX GDPR HIPAA etc.)

• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST SOC2).

The annual base pay for this position ranges fromUSD Annual (80% 120%). Hourly and salaried nonexempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. In addition our positions offer a shortterm incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equitybased longterm incentive program (salaried roles) to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we spark bold thinking with the power to inspire lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.

Join a team with the backing and investment to win! Youll be working with innovative technology. This marriage between our purposeful work and the use of hightech platforms is what sets us apart. Own the way in digital healthcare. From exploring data and AI to working in the cloud on new technologies. Join a team at the forefront. Help shape and define the technologies of the future with the backing you need from across the business.

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