Associate Director/Director, Network and Security

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

We are looking for a Director, Network & Security to join our A-team (hybrid*/remote)!

The Director, Network and Security will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's network infrastructure and cybersecurity operations. This role requires a strategic leader with a comprehensive understanding of network systems and cybersecurity practices. The ideal candidate will be adept at both technical problem-solving and strategic planning, with a track record of managing teams and projects effectively.

In this role your key tasks will include:

• Network Management:
  • Oversee Network Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain the company’s network infrastructure, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and cloud-based SASE solutions.
  • Optimize Network Performance: Monitor network performance and implement improvements to ensure high availability, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Network Troubleshooting: Address and resolve network issues and outages, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Cybersecurity Oversight:
  • Develop Cybersecurity Strategy: Create and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect Allucent assets and data from threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Implement Security Measures: Oversee the deployment and management of security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption protocols.
  • Incident Response: Lead and manage responses to security incidents, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Team Leadership:
  • Manage Teams: Lead and mentor the network and cybersecurity teams, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
  • Foster Collaboration: Promote collaboration between network and cybersecurity teams and internal stakeholders and external partners and other third-party entities as needed.
• Policy and Compliance:
  • Develop Policies: Establish and enforce network and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices in line with industry standards and regulations.
  • Ensure Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Vendor and Budget Management:
  • Vendor Relations: Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring their solutions meet company security and performance requirements.
• Strategic Planning and Reporting:
  • Strategic Initiatives: Lead the creation of network and security designs as part of the company’s strategic planning for a global cybersecurity program.
  • Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders on network performance, security posture, and ongoing projects.