Global Product Security Lead

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Job Description

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Global Product Security Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical

USA - MA - Cambridge

About the role:

The role will oversee and manage product security at Takeda. This role will work closely with the business units, business functions, and the development teams to ensure the security of software products throughout their lifecycle, including compliance with regulatory requirements, risk management, and integration of security practices in development, deployment, and maintenance. Join Takeda as a Global Product Security Lead where you will responsible for ensuring application products comply with FDA pre-market security submission requirements. You will also work with application teams to integrate security across SaMD products and document these for pre-market submissions . As part of the Data, Digital & Technology group, you will report to Chief Information Security Officer-Data, Digital & Technology and work with Key Stakeholders.

How you will contribute:

• Reports to the Head of Application Security on the status of relevant projects.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, processes, and methodologies related to product security and compliance.

• Develop a communications program for product security processes and features.

• Provide input and guidance on various cybersecurity security tools/processes, including threat modeling, code repository security, container security, dynamic application security testing, secrets management, penetration testing, and cloud infrastructure security.

• Work with business leaders to understand their objectives and develop solutions meeting global, enterprise, and specific business unit requirements.

• Create and support metrics that report on SaMD security posture, compliance status, and progress over time.

• Oversee updates to key leadership stakeholders concerning the delivery and ongoing performance of product security.

• Manage overall global product security programs, including pre-market/post-market compliance.

• Ensure continuous monitoring, improvement, and documentation of product security practices and policies.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Essential Education and Competency Requirements:

1. Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

2. Product Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of product security concepts and best practices.

• Familiarity with pre-market regulatory requirements and submission processes for SaMD (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA).

• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for product security.

3. Product Management:

• Ability to define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap.

• Strong experience in product management, preferably with a focus on seucrity-related products

• Proficiency in gathering and prioritizing product requirements from various stakeholders.

• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

• Understanding of security threats and mitigation strategies.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA).

• Proficiency in system architecture and design related to secure application development.

• Familiarity with programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript.

• Ability to work closely with development teams and provide security guidance.6. Communication and Leadership:

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, customers, and executives.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and motivate product development teams.

• Proven experience in presenting product features and benefits to stakeholders.

• Certifications related to security, such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional).

• Prior experience in medical device security or related industries.

• Familiarity with cloud-based services and SaaS platforms.

• Understanding of customer needs and feedback mechanisms to drive customer-centric security improvements.

• Experience with customer research, surveys, and usability testing.

• Knowledge of market trends, competitors, and industry developments in product security.

• Ability to analyze market demands and align the product strategy accordingly.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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