Manager, Security Architecture & Cloud

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Security Architecture & Cloud to join our Global Information Security team. This role will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and implementing secure architectures across enterprise and cloud environments, ensuring alignment with our global strategy and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of advising business and technology leaders to ensure that security is embedded in the design and delivery of IT and cloud solutions.

Essential Functions:

•    Develop and maintain secure architecture patterns and reference models for cloud, hybrid, and enterprise environments.
•    Partner with Infrastructure, Application and Business teams to conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews for critical pharmaceutical systems, including GxP and digital health platforms.
•    Ensure cloud security controls (IAM, encryption, logging, monitoring) are consistently applied across AWS and Azure and GCP environments.
•    Lead security design input into enterprise IT and application development, embedding DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines.
•    Collaborate with global and regional security teams to ensure architectural alignment with enterprise standards.
•    Contribute to incident response and remediation planning by providing architectural insights.
•    Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, translating complex risks into business-focused guidance.

Requirements:

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience
At least 7 years of progressive experience in information security or enterprise architecture, with 3+ years focused on cloud security; Experience in regulated industries (pharma, biotech, healthcare), with knowledge of HIPAA, FDA, and 21 CFR Part 11; Hands-on experience with security in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP; Familiarity with microservices, containerization, and DevSecOps approaches.

Certifications
Required: CISSP or CCSP 
Preferred: AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or TOGAF.

Technical Skills
•    Deep expertise in Security Architecture and Cloud Security Design, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
•    Proficiency in Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, logging, monitoring, and configuration of cloud-native security controls.
•    Experience conducting threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews for enterprise and regulated (GxP, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11) systems.
•    Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure integration of automated security testing within CI/CD pipelines.
•    Familiarity with containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes) and associated security controls.
•    Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CSA CCM, and their application to architecture governance.
•    Experience supporting incident response and remediation through architectural analysis and secure design recommendations.

Working Conditions:

Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel

The anticipated salary for this position will be $135,000 to $160,000.  The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company match
• Discretionary Profit Share
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Services
• Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance)
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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