Information Security Specialist

Location: RemoteContract Type: Full-Time, PermanentReporting To: Head of Information SecurityDepartment: Global ITAbout The RoleWe are seeking a proactive Information Security Specialist to lead the day-to-day operation and coordination of our Information Security Management System (ISMS).In this role you will bridge the gap between high-level governance and hands-on operational security, ensuring that our cybersecurity activities are robust and effective.You will take ownership of security assurance, risk management, and audit readiness, working diligently to ensure that all policies and controls are not just implemented, but consistently monitored across Recipharm.Key ResponsibilitiesInformation Security Governance and Compliance: Operate and coordinate the day-to-day running of Recipharm’s Information Security Management System (ISMS), including maintenance of policies, standards, procedures, action logs, and supporting recordsInformation Security Risk Management: Operate and maintain the information security risk management process and risk register, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, recorded, assigned, tracked, and reviewed appropriately.Security Assurance, Compliance and Audit: Coordinate internal and external security audits, including planning support, documentation preparation, evidence collection, quality review, and tracking of remediation actions.Strategic Security Leadership: Support the development and execution of the IT security strategy through operational planning and delivery of ISMS and security initiatives.Cybersecurity Operations and Engineering: Coordinate day-to-day operational cybersecurity activities with the CISO, Site IT teams, and external service providers, including vulnerability management, security monitoring, endpoint security, and incident follow-up.Security Programme Delivery and Technology Enablement: Define and maintain security requirements for IT and digital initiatives, ensuring security is integrated into system design and deliverySecurity Awareness, Education and Training: Coordinate and support the delivery of information security awareness and training programmesSkills And ExperienceDegree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)Professional security certifications desirable (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 LI/LA)Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001Experience in information security governance, risk management, and compliance within a regulated environmentExperience coordinating security activities across multiple stakeholders, including IT, business functions, and third partiesExperience supporting or leading internal and external auditsUnderstanding of operational security capabilities, including security monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response processesStrong organisational and programme coordination skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience working with distributed or offshore teamsWhat We OfferAt Recipharm, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment for our employees. As an Information Security Specialist, you will be part of a global organisation that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation.We offer:A truly international work environment, engaging with colleagues across diverse disciplines and geographiesOpportunities for continuous professional development and career growthA flexible working culture that supports work-life balance and encourages entrepreneurial thinkingA competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageA positive and inclusive workplace guided by our core values: Reliability, Respect, Excellence, and CollaborationJoin us and contribute to a culture where your insights and expertise help shape the future of data-driven decision-making.LocationThis is a global remote based role and open for applicants with EU/UK citizenship, or with a valid work/residence permit and permanent residence in the UK, Sweden, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, or Portugal where Recipharm has presence.Recipharm is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) employing over 4,500 employees worldwide. Recipharm provides manufacturing services of pharmaceuticals in various dosage forms, including, sterile fill & finish, oral solid dosage and biologics; clinical trial material development and manufacturing services; and, pharmaceutical product development. Its biologics segment, ReciBioPharm, works with customers to develop and commercialise advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs): pre-clinical to clinical and commercial development and manufacture for new biological modalities, encompassing technologies based on live viruses and viral vectors, live-microbial biopharmaceutical products, nucleic acid-based mRNA and plasmid DNA production.Recipharm manufactures several hundred different products to customers ranging from big pharma to smaller research and development companies. It operates development and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, India, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the US and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.For more information on Recipharm and our services, please visit www.recipharm.com and www.recibiopharm.comURL to this page https://www.recipharm.com/careers/job-search/apply?rmpage=job&rmjob=3685&rmlang=UK