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サイバーセキュリティオフィサー/ Cyber Security Officer

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A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Cyber Security Officer. The selected candidate will ensure alignment with global cybersecurity policies while managing local regulatory requirements, audits, and risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver compliance with cybersecurity regulatory, legal, and industry standards
  • Act as the single point of contact for Global Cyber Security initiatives and ensure local adoption
  • Lead efforts to meet new and evolving cybersecurity laws and minimise business disruption
  • Identify and mitigate local cybersecurity risks while maintaining business continuity
  • Respond to partner inquiries and manage certifications to support business operations
  • Oversee local cybersecurity audits, ensuring timely and complete responses
  • Promote a global cybersecurity culture across the organisation
  • Conduct leadership-level reviews to communicate risks and required actions
  • Provide KPI-based reports on risk and compliance to leadership and stakeholders
  • Support OT security operations at production sites

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of proven experience in cybersecurity and risk management
  • Prior life science industry experience is ideal
  • Proficient in change management, communication, ITIL, and network/server configuration
  • Ability to tailor communication to various audiences and convey complex topics simply
  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Possess a valid CISA or CISM certificate; project management or other security certifications is a plus
  • Fluent level Japanese (JLPT N2+); proficient in English (TOEIC 800+)

About the Company:

A multinational pharmaceutical organisation originating out of Europe that is responsible for the research and development of several widely recognised pharmaceutical products as well as products related to diagnostic imaging, women’s health and adhesives among others.

Keywords:

サイバーセキュリティ, リスクマネジメント, 法規制対応, 情報セキュリティ監査, ITインフラ, OTセキュリティ, グローバル対応, 認証取得, ネットワーク構成, コンプライアンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: K4JEJ8

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Network

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥14,000,000 - ¥16,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Osaka

Job Reference: K4JEJ8-DF5FFE11

Date posted: 17 July 2025

Consultant: Jake Muhr