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# Associate Director, Information Security

- **Company:** Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
- **Location:** Mission Viejo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Information Technology Audit, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, PCI Data Security Standards, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kirbypartners.com/job/associate-director-information-security/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering or related technical or business field
 * 14+ years of related experience in an Information Technology role; 7+ years' experience serving in a management and leadership role within an Information Security function (IT Security, IT Audit, etc.) or a similar consulting organization is required
 * Strong technical skills relevant to Information Security such as secure coding standards, ethical hacking techniques, IDS/IPS, and SEIM
 * Working knowledge of information security technologies, markets and vendors including firewall, intrusion detection, assessment and monitoring tools, encryption, certificate authority, and cloud identity management
 * Proficiency with MS Office applications and common web applications
 * Familiarity with global Information Security industry standards/best practices and relevant regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, ISO, CobiT, ISF) CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, CEH or other related information security certifications preferred
 * Core competencies for this role include: Adapt to Change - demonstrate Organizational Awareness, Self-Awareness, Proactivity and Learning Agility, Work Collaboratively - embody Teamwork, Influence without authority, and demonstrate Technical Expertise, Apply Judgment - effectively leverage Prioritization, Problem Solving and Decision Making skills to achieve superior results

## Description

The Associate Director, Information Security is responsible for the overall design, execution and day-to-day management of Avanir's information security capabilities in alignment with appropriate global information security standards. As the architect and thought leader in developing a comprehensive, risk-based information security strategy and roadmap, drive the maturity of Avanir's people, processes and tools to support and enhance this critical business capability.


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