Director, Product Security
- Market p25–p75
- $212k–$300k
- Jobgether p25–p75
- $127k–$198kn=12
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Accountabilities
- Define global product security strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving industry standards.
- Establish security governance: Create and oversee product security policies, standards, frameworks, and secure development lifecycle practices across hardware, software, digital products, and connected medical devices.
- Integrate cybersecurity throughout the product lifecycle: Partner with Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and IT teams to embed cybersecurity risk management into product design, development, deployment, and post-market activities.
- Lead global security operations: Manage and develop global teams and external partners responsible for delivering product security services, technical capabilities, tools, and operational support at scale.
- Oversee vulnerability and threat management: Direct vulnerability management programs, threat modeling, penetration testing, security assessments, and incident response activities related to product security.
- Ensure regulatory compliance: Drive compliance with applicable international cybersecurity regulations, medical device requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidance, including FDA requirements and ISO and IEC standards.
- Manage cybersecurity risks: Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate product security risks while ensuring appropriate protection for patients, customers, connected systems, and business operations.
- Provide executive-level reporting: Deliver strategic insights, performance indicators, risk assessments, and updates on cybersecurity trends and product security initiatives to senior leadership.
- Build a strong security culture: Develop and promote security awareness, training programs, and organizational initiatives that strengthen cybersecurity knowledge and accountability across teams.
- Drive continuous improvement: Evaluate existing security processes, identify capability gaps, and implement scalable improvements to strengthen product security maturity and operational effectiveness.
- Develop strategic partnerships: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external service providers, and industry partners to support consistent security execution across global operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or another relevant technical discipline.
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Business Administration is preferred.
- 10–12 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or product security leadership roles, including experience managing global responsibilities and operating within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated experience securing complex software-enabled products, connected technologies, or digital solutions, preferably within highly regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of secure product development methodologies, vulnerability management, cybersecurity risk assessment, and security governance frameworks.
- Proven ability to establish and implement product security strategies, policies, standards, and operational models across diverse technical environments.
- Experience leading, developing, and managing high-performing global teams, including service-based operating models and external partners.
- Excellent executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across multiple business functions.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical reasoning, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to translate complex cybersecurity challenges into actionable business priorities.
- Ability to balance cybersecurity requirements, regulatory obligations, product innovation, and operational objectives.
- Professional fluency in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
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