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We are seeking an IT security professional who will be based at our operational headquarters in Zurich. Responsible for continuous improvement of Group security landscape and reduction of security risk exposure. Providing technical security consultancy and requirements to projects and internal stakeholders. Advising and supporting the business and IT in implementing IT security requirements and promoting desired behavior in regard to security awareness through trainings etc. Reporting directly to the IT Security Officer, your tasks and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Define security requirements and review of IT projects and architectures


• Review and support the enhancement of security policies, standards and procedures


• Assess security risks and identify appropriate mitigation actions


• Perform internal technical security verifications, assessments, and threat hunting


• Provide incident response / support to IT teams during security incidents. Investigate suspected security incidents, recommend and coordinate corrective actions


• Provide on-call services when needed for incidents


• Collaborate and negotiate effectively with external partners and perform vendor risk assessments


• Support the continuous security monitoring and protection of IT systems


• Participate in the development, operations, and improvement of security technologies, related tools and processes


• Contribute to security reports, dashboards and alerts to create an overall situational awareness of the threats


• Assist in the review of applications and/or technology environments acquisition and/or procurement of new applications or technologies


• Ownership of IT security operation projects to further develop security systems (e.g. security monitoring, data leakage prevention, network security)

The ideal candidate is bringing the following experience:

• A degree in Security/IT/Engineering or relevant experience


• Recognised professional security certification (e.g. SSCP, CISSP, GIAC) or comparable experience


• Proven experience in Security Operation analysis, identifying, monitoring and controlling with at least 3 years on hands-on security incident handling and coordination


• Experience as pentester is a plus


• Excellent knowledge of securing IT infrastructure with respect to information security concerns


• Demonstrated experience in IT security architectures design and assessments


• Deep knowledge of IT security in areas such as system security, incident response, forensics, security monitoring management, and application security


• Knowledge and experience with Information Security Frameworks (e.g.: ISO27001, NIST) and best practices in security engineering: network security, security operations, systems security, policies, and incident response


• Negotiation and project management skills are a plus


• Knowledge of regulated environments (GxP) is a plus


• Fluency in English is a must, additional languages are a plus

You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, hands-on working style, reliable, autonomous, proactive, solution oriented mindset, team player fostering good working atmosphere and showing a strong interest in information security. You are strong in communicating complex and sensitive topics on both, business and technical staff levels. You have very good networking skills and a broad professional network. You have understanding of business requirements and technology to support business objectives. You are able to work on different projects and activities simultaneously. You act as a role model for others in line with Vifor Pharma values.

Über uns

Die Vifor Pharma Gruppe – die frühere Galenica Gruppe – ist ein globales Spezialitäten-Pharmaunternehmen, das eigene Pharmaprodukte erforscht, entwickelt, herstellt und vertreibt und ein bevorzugter Partner für innovative patientenorientierte Lösungen ist. Das Unternehmen hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, ein globaler Marktführer in den Bereichen Eisenmangel, Nephrologie und kardiorenale Therapien zu sein und weltweit Patienten mit schweren und chronischen Erkrankungen zu einem besseren Leben in Gesundheit zu verhelfen. Die Vifor Pharma Gruppe verfügt über Produktionsstätten in der Schweiz und in Portugal sowie über ein dynamisches Netzwerk von Vertriebsgesellschaften und Partnern zur weltweiten Marktabdeckung. Das Unternehmen treibt die Expansion seiner weltweiten Präsenz laufend voran, bleibt dabei aber in seinem schweizerischen Heimmarkt fest verwurzelt.

Die Vifor Pharma Gruppe besteht aus Vifor Pharma, Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma, ihrem gemeinsamen Unternehmen mit Fresenius Medical Care, Relypsa und OM Pharma.

Für mehr Informationen gehen Sie bitte auf: www.viforpharma.com/de/ueber-vifor-pharma/wer-wir-sind

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