Sr Director, IT Head of Security Operations

Role: Senior Director, Head of Security Operations responsible for safeguarding Gilead’s scientific data, digital assets, and operational environments. Responsibilities: develop and execute multi-year security strategy, oversee enterprise security domains including Identity & Access Management, endpoint, network, and application security, manage MSP performance, lead incident response and automation initiatives, and ensure compliance with security standards and regulations. Collaborates closely with security architecture, engineering, risk, privacy, and IT teams; advises senior leadership on security risks and investments. Requirements: Bachelor’s in IT-related field; 14+ years of experience (or 12+ with advanced degrees); relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CRISC); 8-10 years of leadership; deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, MITRE), security domains, and cloud security. Preferred: experience in biopharma, healthcare, or cloud environments. High-Value: Cybersecurity leadership, enterprise security strategy, incident management, MSP oversight, compliance, and experience with security in research or life sciences environments. Work setup: site-based in Foster City, CA, with optional WFH days; no remote work. Travel: not specified.