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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director Data Risk & Protection - **Company:** Bristol Myers Squibb - **Location:** Princeton, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $188,790.0 - $228,763.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Governance, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Raw Data, Microsoft SharePoint, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Symantec, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Data Classification, Generative AI, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Cloud Migration, Cisco - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1E614772E673494EB48C9E935C7CEDD1/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline. * Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) preferred. Certifications Relevant professional certifications are strongly preferred, including but not limited to: * CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) * CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) * CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) * CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) * CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer) * CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or equivalent risk/investigation credentials Experience & Skills * 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, data risk management, insider risk, information protection, security operations, or related disciplines, with demonstrated experience designing and leading complex, enterprise-scale security or risk programs in large, matrixed organizations - preferably in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or highly regulated industry sector. * Demonstrable experience in data loss prevention (DLP), insider threat management, user and entity behavior analytics, or security investigations, including hands-on program ownership in a large enterprise environment. * Strong technical fluency in tools and platforms commonly used in data risk and protection programs, including: * SIEM, UEBA, DLP, EDR/XDR, CASB (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Symantec DLP, Varonis, Securonix, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Cisco etc) * Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) * Cloud security platforms (Microsoft 365 Security, Azure, AWS) and collaboration security tools * Familiarity with legal, privacy, employment, and ethical considerations relating to employee monitoring, data protection, cross-border data transfers, and applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA); prior experience working closely with Legal, HR, and Compliance is required. * Proven ability to build, lead, and scale a multidisciplinary, high-performing organization , including recruiting and developing top talent, defining team operating models, establishing governance frameworks, and driving measurable outcomes through clear performance metrics. * Experience leading or overseeing complex investigations , including cross-functional coordination with HR, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Security, and, where relevant, external counsel or law enforcement. * Strong data-driven analytical and problem-solving skills , with demonstrated experience using metrics, dashboards, and risk data to drive decisions, measure program impact, and identify improvements. * Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills , with experience presenting to senior management, governance bodies, and, ideally, Audit Committees or Boards of Directors. * Ability to balance security, privacy, cultural, and operational considerations in a pragmatic, risk-based manner appropriate to a global pharmaceutical organization. * High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgement , with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and legally privileged information with the utmost care. ## Description * Define and lead BMS's enterprise Data Risk and Protection strategy , aligned to the company's risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and broader cybersecurity strategy. * Design and implement the Data Risk and Protection operating model & engagement , including team structure, roles and responsibilities, process workflows, tooling stack, and an integrated engagement model with Cybersecurity Fusion Center, Legal, HR, Compliance, Audit, and key Business Units. * Establish, maintain, and continuously evolve a comprehensive Data Risk & Protection program , encompassing policy governance, use-case development, monitoring, detection, response, and remediation. * Develop and execute a multi-year capability roadmap with clear priorities, milestones, measurable KPIs, and outcome-based risk reduction metrics. * Lead the scaling and maturation of the Data Risk & Protection function, building specialist capabilities and fostering a high-performing team. * Provide regular program status reporting and risk posture updates to senior leadership, governance bodies. Inside Risk & Threat Analysis: * Establish and operationalize insider threat monitoring and behavioral analytics capabilities to improve visibility and enable timely response. * Define and maintain insider threat personas, use cases, and detection scenarios (e.g., intellectual property theft, clinical trial data exfiltration, fraud, sabotage, negligent data leakage, Generative AI misuse), informed by threat intelligence, business context, and prior incident trends. * Collaborate with technical teams to design, operate, and continuously refine monitoring and analytics capabilities , including UEBA, DLP, CASB, endpoint and identity telemetry, cloud security monitoring, and privileged access monitoring, with a focus on improving detection coverage and reducing false positives. * Oversee the end-to-end insider risk case lifecycle , from alert generation through triage, investigation, response, closure, and lessons learned, coordinating across Cybersecurity Fusion Center, HR, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Security, and Business Units. * Ensure timely and proportionate incident responses , applying a risk-based methodology that distinguishes between malicious, negligent, and compromised actors, and driving root-cause analysis to strengthen controls and processes. * Assess and mitigate data risks associated with Generative AI and emerging technologies , including data leakage via AI tools, model misuse, shadow AI adoption, and unapproved application usage. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Information Protection * Lead the strategy, design, and operational management of BMS's enterprise DLP program across endpoints, email, cloud, and collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Copilot, AWS, Google Cloud etc). * Define and govern data classification policies and standards , ensuring sensitive BMS data - including clinical trial data, intellectual property, PII, and regulated data - is appropriately labelled, handled, and protected. * Drive continuous tuning, optimization, and lifecycle management of DLP rules, policies, and controls to improve accuracy, reduce operational burden, and align with evolving business needs. * Partner with IT Security Architecture and Engineering teams to ensure data protection controls are embedded into infrastructure, application development, and cloud adoption workflows. * Establish metrics and dashboards to track DLP program effectiveness, data exposure trends, policy violations, and remediation outcomes, and report regularly to senior leadership. Policy, Governance, Assurance & Culture * Develop, review, and maintain data risk and protection policies, standards, and guidelines (e.g., acceptable use, data handling, monitoring, GenAI usage) in close collaboration with Legal, HR, Compliance, and Privacy teams. * Establish clear escalation paths, decision rights, and documentation standards for data-related incidents and insider risk cases, ensuring all activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies - particularly around privacy, data protection, and employment practices. * Lead or support internal assurance and audit activities on data risk and protection as directed by the Audit Committee and senior management, including targeted reviews, thematic risk assessments, and deep-dive investigations into control effectiveness. * Build strong relationships with stakeholders across BMS , and design targeted awareness, education, and training on data protection, insider risk, and responsible use of Generative AI tools, tailored to different roles and risk profiles. * Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and security-conscious behavior , balancing deterrence with transparency, and represent BMS in relevant external forums, regulatory engagements, and peer networks to leverage industry best practices., BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. Supporting People with Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. 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