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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Execute the full lifecycle of information security and data privacy third-party risk assessments as needed, either individually or through available resources, within the region.
• Lead and execute control assessment activities to identify control effectiveness, maturity and areas for improvements within region.
• Collaborate with internal third-party relationship owners and third-party representatives to recommend necessary security and privacy controls to effectively mitigate risks to Takeda.
• Evangelize third-party risk management processes across business lines to help influence a strong culture of proactive awareness for third-party security risks.
• Lead and help foster a positive end user experience with business stakeholders by enhancing our program to accommodate an agile business environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and mature the third-party risk management process framework for security and privacy risk, including necessary standards, procedures, and technologies
• Execute the full lifecycle of information security and data privacy third-party risk assessments as needed, either individually or through available resources.
• Provide leadership to internal third-party relationship owners or third-party representatives in their efforts to provide responses to the security and privacy risk assessment questionnaire.
• Lead and execute regional control assessment activties to identify control effectiveness, maturity and areas for improvements
• Effectively translate third-party responses to assessment questionnaire, using sound judgement, into concise risk exposure reporting for delivery to internal stakeholders
• Partner with internal third-party relationship owners and third-party representatives to recommend necessary security and privacy controls to effectively mitigate risks to Takeda
• Ensure robust tracking and remediation of third-party security and privacy risk exposures identified through assessment processes
• Evangelize third-party risk management processes across business lines to help influence a strong culture of proactive awareness for third-party risks
• Provide any necessary training and awareness related to the third-party security and privacy risk assessment process
• Contribute to the gathering and distribution of periodic program metrics and/or dashboards
• Provide insights on other security risk management matters, as necessary, in collaboration with the broader Information Risk Management and Complaince teams.
• Mentor and train new risk assesors and risk coordinators

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Experience in evaluating third-parties for the presence of fundamental information security and data privacy controls.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and applying concepts of inherent and residual risk to draw appropriate conclusions and articulate the same to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to effectively negotiate appropriate remediation of security gaps with third party representatives to ensure protection of Takeda information.

Leadership

• Identify, plan and help lead future third party risk management continuous monitoring and enhancements.
• Influencing action across various business lines and geographies to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities in alignment with overall business and departmental strategies.
• Developing strong relationships with leaders of complementary programs (e.g. Business Stakeholders, Procurement, Legal, Ethics & Compliance) to ensure harmonization.

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Assists the Head of Risk & Control Assurance with global risk and control assurance activities and regional execution
• Operates autonomously in the execution of the third-party security risk program framework within the region.
• Serves as central point-of-contact for evaluating security risks associated with all third-party engagements within the region.
• Recommends and agrees with Line Manager the need for shifts in program strategy.

Interaction

• Excellent project management skills to effectively balance unexpected and conflicting priorities as they arise
• Experience operating effectively across matrixed organizations
• Intercultural sensitivity

Innovation

• Understand innovations and evolving best practices amongst industry practitioners of third-party security risk management to continually mature Takeda’s program.
• Ability to apply innovative approaches to balancing business constraints with program goals to identify win-win solutions.

Complexity

• Regional strategic role, but with coordination to the global program.
• Operate across geographies within a region and across business lines.
• Collaborate effectively with relevant third parties.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years of proven experience in information security and/or third-party risk management
• Experience leading a team of risk analysts
• Demonstrated experience understanding of security principles, IT security controls, and related technologies and products
• Strong verbal/written communication, with ability to effectively interact with professionals at all levels and to translate complex risk matters into concise messaging
• Capable of effectively managing shifting priorities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills
• Experience effectively operating in and navigating a global organization with teams located across geographies
• Able to prioritize, delegate, and foster the development of high-performance teams to lead/support an environment driven by customer service and team work

Desired –

• CISSP or CISM certification
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is helpful
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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