Senior Manager, Information Security

Tonix Pharmaceuticals

$130K — $170K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable.
  • 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years leading programs or projects.
  • CISSP certification strongly preferred.
  • Experience in regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences environments.
  • Expertise in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and security architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and enhance the Information Security Program.
  • Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and governance standards.
  • Create a cybersecurity roadmap and oversee the enterprise risk register.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop the cybersecurity team.
  • Oversee technical operations including incident response and vulnerability management.
  • Lead audits, penetration tests, and remediation planning; ensure operational backup as required.
  • Develop executive-level metrics and reports on cybersecurity effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, including Life and Disability Insurance options.
  • Pet Insurance available.
  • Retirement Savings 401k with company match and stock options.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
  • Opportunities for Career Development and Training.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Information Security is responsible for the leadership, governance, operational maturity, and continuous improvement of the Company's Information Security Program. This is a hands-on leadership role within an IT organization that balances cybersecurity strategy, governance, compliance, and personnel leadership with active participation in technical operations to ensure operational continuity.

Essential Functions:
  • Lead and mature the enterprise Information Security Program.
  • Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance.
  • Develop the cybersecurity roadmap and maintain the enterprise risk register.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop cybersecurity personnel.
  • Provide technical oversight of security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, vendor assessments, and security platforms.
  • Maintain hands-on proficiency with enterprise security technologies and provide operational backup when required.
  • Lead audits, penetration testing, tabletop exercises, and remediation planning.
  • Develop executive metrics and cybersecurity reporting.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity into business operations.
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Directly supervises Information Security personnel.
  • Responsible for hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, performance management, career development, work prioritization, and day-to-day leadership.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:
  • Cybersecurity governance and risk management
  • Security operations and incident response
  • Microsoft 365 and cloud security
  • Vendor risk management
  • Security architecture
  • Executive communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership and mentoring

Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements
  • 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years leading cybersecurity programs, projects, or technical teams.
  • Experience in regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences environments preferred.
  • CISSP strongly preferred.


Salary Range

$130,000-$170,000 USD

*Please note that Tonix does not offer sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

Tonix does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Tonix Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Tonix employees or any other company location; Tonix is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Compensation & Benefits

Tonix provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Pet Insurance
  • Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary stock options
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
  • Career Development and Training

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