Director of IT Strategy and Security We are seeking a strategic technology leader to oversee cybersecurity governance, AI strategy, vendor risk management, and digital transformation. This role drives the organization’s compliance, security posture, and AI maturity while serving as the primary liaison to the parent organization on cybersecurity and AI programs. Reporting to the VP Finance, the Director partners closely with the Director of IT (Infrastructure) and manages the Systems Administrator & Security Analyst.Key ResponsibilitiesCybersecurity Governance & ComplianceLead development and maintenance of cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and proceduresOversee SOX IT general controls and ISO 13485 IT-related complianceManage PCI DSS compliance in partnership with payment processing teamsConduct risk assessments, vulnerability reviews, and drive remediationMaintain incident response and business continuity plansLead cybersecurity audits and maintain targeted audit benchmarksAI Strategy, Governance & IntegrationDevelop and maintain the organization’s AI governance frameworkTranslate enterprise AI protection requirements into actionable policiesEvaluate, approve, and manage the lifecycle of AI tools and platformsDefine secure, compliant integration architectures between AI systems, ERP, and databasesDrive AI-enabled process improvement across operations, quality, and financeEstablish AI vendor assessment criteria and maintain an AI maturity roadmapVendor Risk Management & ProcurementLead the vendor risk assessment program for all SaaS and technology procurementsReview and negotiate technology agreements with a focus on security and complianceCoordinate legal reviews for contracts with data or regulatory implicationsMaintain ongoing vendor security monitoring and reassessmentsStrategic Technology LeadershipDrive the multi‑year digital transformation and IT strategy roadmapManage the IT Strategy & Security budgetProvide executive-level reporting on cybersecurity, AI maturity, and technology riskPartner cross‑functionally on technology‑driven process improvementsRequired Qualifications7+ years of progressive IT leadership, including 3+ years in a security or strategic roleExpertise in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.)SOX ITGC experience in manufacturing or regulated environmentsHands-on AI governance, AI tool implementation, and vendor AI risk assessmentExperience defining integrations between AI platforms, ERP, and databasesStrong vendor risk management and SaaS contract review backgroundERP experience (NetSuite preferred)Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISAPreferred QualificationsExperience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing industriesFamiliarity with ISO 13485PCI DSS experienceAI governance or model risk management backgroundCompetenciesStrategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into actionable technology plansExcellent communication skills, able to explain risk to non‑technical leadershipCompliance‑minded with sound judgmentForward‑looking on AI and emerging technologiesCollaborative leadership style and high integrityPlease reach out to with resume and interest!