Head of Information Security

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Your contribution

As Head of Information Security, you will lead and develop Tecan’s IT (Cyber) Security domain, ensuring robust protection against internal and external threats. You’ll drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT security strategies, guidelines, and solutions. Collaborating across the business, you’ll define and govern IT security measures, support all IT teams, and partner with external stakeholders.

• Define, own and continuously evolve Tecan's global Information Security and Cyber Security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and develop the Information Security organization, including people leadership, budgeting, vendor management and capability development.
• Own the corporate Information Security Management System (ISMS) and maintain ISO 27001 certification across the organization.
• Establish enterprise-wide cyber risk management, security governance, policies, standards and security metrics.
• Advise the CIO, executive leadership and senior stakeholders on cyber risks, security strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Drive security architecture and ensure security‑by‑design across infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications and digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee Security Operations, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management and Cyber Resilience capabilities.
• Own Identity & Access Management, Privileged Access Management and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, CRA and industry requirements).
• Define the security roadmap and investment portfolio while balancing business enablement and cyber risk.
• Manage strategic relationships with external partners, auditors and security service providers.
• Promote a strong security culture through awareness, governance and executive engagement.

We’re not just looking for hard skills:
We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field.
• 10+ years of Information Security experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading enterprise Information Security organisations within an international environment.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and operating ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
• Strong understanding of enterprise cyber risk management and governance.
• Experience presenting security strategy and risk to executive management and Boards.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security (Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365), Identity & Access Management and Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience managing Security Operations, Incident Response and Cyber Crisis Management.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, CIS Controls, NIST CSF and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, CRISC are highly desirable.
• Fluent English required;
  German is an advantage.

The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrow.

• Working in an international and diverse environment.
• The chance to grow your career within the company.
• Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Join Tecan, a great place to work! Read about our recent certification from Great Place to Work.

We’re looking forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your CV or resume (w/o picture and w/o cover letter, reference letters and diplomas are optional).

At Tecan we are driven to improve people’s lives and health. We do this by empowering our customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic. We collaborate with our customers from early‑stage innovation through project implementation and beyond. We deliver the products, services and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible and compliant.

Stay unique and make it count. Our values – trust, highest standards and ambition – are the cornerstones of our business and provide the framework for Tecan’s culture. We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work.