Senior Director, Information Security

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.</span></p></div><p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director, Information Security to lead our cybersecurity and compliance efforts. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Information Technology the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our sensitive data, protecting our digital assets, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all aspects of our operations.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About You</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with a strong track record in information security management. They possess extensive knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, including network security and threat detection. With exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, they are well-equipped to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive information security strategy while fostering a culture of collaboration and security awareness among employees.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What You'll Do</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and execute a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee the implementation and maintenance of robust cybersecurity measures, including but not limited to network security, endpoint protection, data encryption, access controls, and incident response protocols. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead the development and enforcement of information security policies, procedures, and standards to mitigate risks and protect against cyber threats.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the design, development, and deployment of new products and technologies.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide strategic guidance and direction on compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, FDA guidelines, and other global data protection laws.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities, assess the effectiveness of controls, and recommend remediation actions as needed.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Foster a culture of security awareness and compliance throughout the organization through training, communication, and employee engagement initiatives.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure that security policies and standards are understood and applied in contracts, engineering projects, and infrastructure.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents, breaches, and regulatory inquiries, leading investigations and coordinating response efforts as necessary.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate closely with Cyber SOC for incidence response.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stay abreast of emerging threats, trends, and technologies in the cybersecurity landscape, continuously evaluating and enhancing the company's security posture.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Represent the company in discussions with regulators, industry partners, and stakeholders on matters related to information security and compliance.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Post Graduate degree with 12+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong communication skills with the ability to manage up, down and to the sides.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the biotech and healthcare industries, such as HIPAA, GDPR, FDA regulations, etc.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven track record of designing and implementing effective cybersecurity programs, including risk management, threat detection, and incident response.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of belonging and respect in the workplace.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong background in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare, with specific experience in global clinical trials preferred.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC) highly desirable.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">401k plan with company matching​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mental health and wellness benefits​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generous paid time off and holiday policies​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Life/AD&amp;D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&amp;D policies ​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Enhanced parental leave benefit​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The expected salary range for this role is $248,000 to $270,750 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are currently not accepting any new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.</span></p></div>