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# Global Cybersecurity Lead

- **Company:** Als
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Laboratory Information Management Systems, Software Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, GXP
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e450171398df0602a9675803711360dc3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Telecommunications, or a related field.
 * Advanced training or postgraduate studies in cybersecurity or technology risk management.
 * Recognized certifications such as CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, GICSP, NIST CSF Practitioner are highly valued.
 * Minimum 8 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with 3-5 years in a leadership or global coordination role.
 * Proven experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or scientific research environments.
 * Strong knowledge of regulated environments (GxP) and industrial/OT security (ISA/IEC 62443).
 * Experience managing security across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multinational security programs.

## Description

* Contribute to the development and execution of the global cybersecurity strategy aligned with ALS's corporate objectives and international regulatory frameworks (GxP, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11).
 * Manage third-party risk assessments for technology vendors, partners, and digital supply chain providers.
 * Lead global risk management initiatives, including threat assessment, vulnerability management, and mitigation plans for IT and OT environments.
 * Oversee security across hybrid infrastructures, including laboratory information systems (LIMS, ELN, CDS), cloud platforms, and industrial control systems (SCADA, PLCs).
 * Coordinate global incident response, ensuring timely communication, investigation, and remediation of security events.
 * Review current security policies in place across the laboratories of the group to assess current practice and local requirements.
 * Define corporate security policies and standards to support harmonisation and consistency of practice locally.
 * Partner with global and regional teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies, GxP, data protection, and privacy regulations.
 * Lead security awareness and training programs tailored to scientific, technical, and operational personnel.
 * Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Production, and Legal to embed security by design into systems and processes.
 * Monitor and report cybersecurity KPIs and maturity metrics to Chief Information Security Officer executive committees.
 * Lead and coordinate responses to RFIs, security questionnaires, and due-diligence requests regarding IT security and compliance.


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