Principal Security Architect - Accumulus Synergy
Burlingame, CA
About the Job
Background
Accumulus Synergy is a nonprofit trade association working on behalf of industry to address the global need for digital transformation. To help solve for this need, Accumulus is developing a transformative data exchange platform to enable enhanced collaboration and efficiency between life sciences organizations and National Regulatory Authorities worldwide. The Accumulus Platform aims to improve efficiencies in the regulatory process by leveraging advanced technology, including data science and AI, as well as tools for secure data exchange to improve patient safety, help reduce the cost of innovation, and ultimately bring patients safe and effective medicines faster. Accumulus is working with key stakeholders in the life sciences - regulatory ecosystem to build and sustain a platform that aims to meet regulatory, cybersecurity, and privacy requirements spanning clinical, safety, chemistry and manufacturing, and regulatory exchanges and submissions. Accumulus Synergy sponsors include Amgen, Astellas, AstraZeneca, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Lilly, Merck, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, and Takeda.
Job Description
Accumulus is seeking a Principal Security Architect. This will be a key role within the Security department, reporting directly to the Principal Information Security Officer.
The Principal Security Architect is the Lead of the Security Solution Architecture function at Accumulus and plays a pivotal role in shaping the security posture of our product offerings. This individual is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and implementation of comprehensive security architectures, standards, and practices across the organization. This function is made up of the Security Architect team, Technology Hardening Standards team and DevSecOps teams, ensuring seamless integration of security throughout the organization, software development lifecycle and operational processes to protect against evolving cyber threats.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a cohesive security architecture strategy that aligns with organizational goals and addresses the security challenges specific to our solutions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Security Architects and DevSecOps teams, including direct oversight of team leads.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the teams.
- Oversee the design of secure and resilient security architectures.
- Ensure that security is integrated into all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial design to deployment and operations.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive security standards, policies, and hardening guidelines in collaboration with Security Architects and DevSecOps Engineers to protect organizational and customer data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and operations, to ensure security considerations are embedded in product development and operational practices.
- Work closely with the CISO to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
- Advocate for a security-first culture across the organization.
- Provide training to enhance security knowledge and practices among all employees.
- Stay abreast of emerging security threats, technologies, and practices.
- Lead the evaluation and adoption of security tools and technologies to enhance our security capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Relevant industry recognized information security certifications
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing security architecture in a SaaS or cloud environment
- Proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive security architectures and practices
- Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate teams
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams and senior management
- Deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, including emerging threats, best practices, and regulatory requirements
Benefits
While we hope the Accumulus mission is what really attracts you, we also have a lot to offer. Organizations are built by great people, and to attract great people you need to offer a great employee experience. Accumulus can provide:
- Very competitive compensation w/ bonus plan. We must compete with big names in tech & pharma for top talent and compensate accordingly.
- 401(k) matching, immediately vested
- A full benefits package: multiple health plans, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- 100% remote work. Accumulus is a fully remote organization, and we intend to remain so
- Experienced leadership to mentor you. We have drawn successful leaders from the biopharma industry with a deep understanding of regulatory affairs and combined them with similarly successful leaders in SaaS product development. Learning opportunities abound.
Unsolicited Contact Policy
Please note that we do not consider resumes submitted by unsolicited third-party recruitment firms. Additionally, we kindly request that candidates refrain from sending unsolicited resumes or making unsolicited contact directly to Accumulus employees. To be considered for any open positions, please utilize our online job application system. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Important Notice: Please note that all official communication from Accumulus Synergy Inc. regarding this job application will be conducted through an email address ending in @accumulus.org. If you receive any communication from an email address that does not match this domain, please disregard it as it may not be legitimate.
