Our Global Governance, Risk, and Compliance team provides comprehensive blueprints for cybersecurity excellence by embedding governance, risk management, and compliance into every layer. The team is responsible for ensuring risk-based decision-making is used and that security, privacy, and regulatory compliance is integrated seamlessly with Pfizer’s organization.
We are seeking an experienced Associate, Cyber Resilience to support the execution of our cyber resilience and operational readiness activities. This role will play a key part in helping ensure Pfizer can anticipate, withstand, respond to, and recover from cyber disruptions, technology failures, third‑party incidents, and operational crises—while maintaining GxP compliance, patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory continuity.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the development, documentation, and maintenance of cyber resilience procedures, playbooks, and recovery documentation.
Assist with cyber incident simulations, tabletop exercises, and recovery tests, including preparation of materials and tracking of outcomes.
Assist in identifying critical systems, applications, and business dependencies to inform resilience and continuity planning.
Support cyber risk and resilience assessments by gathering data, documenting findings, and tracking remediation actions.
Assist with alignment to industry and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO standards).
Maintain evidence and documentation to support audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews.
Track cyber resilience activities, risks, and issues using defined tools and processes.
Support the preparation of metrics, reports, and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
Assist in post‑incident or post‑exercise reviews to capture lessons learned and improvement opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree required in cybersecurity, information systems, risk management, or related discipline preferred.
1-3 years of experience in information security, risk, compliance, information protection, or related disciplines
Basic understanding of cybersecurity, incident response, and IT operations concepts.
Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non‑technical teams.
Relevant certifications such as Security+, SSCP, GSEC, CEH, or other governance/risk credentials.
Exposure to regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing).
Familiarity with cybersecurity or resilience frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF).
Experience supporting exercises, risk assessments, or operational readiness activities.
Travel as required by the business (less than 5% domestic and/or international)
Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
Please apply by sending your CV and a motivational letter in English.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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Information & Business TechSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree (cybersecurity, information systems, risk management, or related)
- 1-3 years' experience in information security, risk, compliance, or related disciplines
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity, incident response, and IT operations concepts
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams
- Relevant certifications (Security+, SSCP, GSEC, CEH, or similar)
- Exposure to regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing)
- Familiarity with cybersecurity or resilience frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF)
- Experience supporting exercises, risk assessments, or operational readiness activities
What the Team is Saying
Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple U.S. medical plan options include telehealth, comprehensive mental‑health support, fertility/family‑building benefits, transgender‑inclusive coverage, and certain Pfizer medications at no cost. A Wellbeing Wallet and wellness resources broaden the health and wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is paired with an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, alongside company‑paid life and disability insurance. One‑on‑one financial planning support is provided through Fidelity.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off spans vacation, holidays, and personal days, with additional caregiver and medical leave. U.S. parental leave commonly includes 12 weeks paid with options for additional unpaid bonding time and a return‑to‑work transition.
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What We Do
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Why Work With Us
We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.
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