BISO - Commercial IT
AstraZeneca
August 27, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Lead Commercial IT Cybersecurity (Business Information Security Officer) supporting global, SaaS-centric digital ecosystems in life sciences. Responsibilities: serve as primary cybersecurity liaison, oversee risk governance, define secure SaaS configurations for platforms like Veeva, Salesforce, Adobe, Databricks, AWS, MuleSoft; ensure web and data security, privacy compliance, incident response, and third-party risk management. Lead security initiatives, develop team, and communicate risk metrics. Qualifications: 10+ years in info security, 5+ years’ leadership, domain experience supporting Commercial/Go-to-Market functions in regulated life sciences environments. Technical expertise in SaaS security, CRM platforms, digital marketing tech, cloud and data platform security, API security, and revenue process controls. Strong stakeholder communication, ability to operate under pressure, bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (master’s preferred). High-Value: life sciences/biopharma, commercial digital ecosystems, SaaS security, regulatory compliance (GDPR, privacy), relevant platforms (Veeva, Salesforce, Adobe, Databricks, AWS), and cross-functional leadership. Work setup: in-office with flexible arrangements, global travel as needed.