Director of Information Security Operations & Standards

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At Sobi, the work we do every day redefines the standards of care and transform the lives of people living with rare diseases.

As a diverse team of entrepreneurial people, we are passionate about our growth journey towards becoming a global leader, making a difference for rare disease patients, moving quickly and always challenging the status quo.

We are committed to an inclusive, sustainable and flexible workplace that fosters growth and development.

About the role

The Director of Information Security Operations & Standards is responsible for leading and overseeing the technical implementation of security controls, managing security incidents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as the NIS 2 Directive / Swedish Cyber Security Act and international guidelines such as ISO 27001 or NIST 2.0.

This role sets and maintains security standards, coordinates closely with the SOC and IT Security teams, and supports the CISO in managing information security risks across the organisation and its third parties.

The role is also responsible for coordinating incident response activities, managing vulnerability remediation, root cause analysis and maintaining threat intelligence and incident registers.

The position is Hybrid and will be located in Stockholm, reporting to Chief Information Security Officer.

 

Your impact will include:

• Define and maintain technical and organizational security standards aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee implementation of security controls across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and remediation programs.
• Maintain threat intelligence and incident registers to ensure proactive risk management.
• Collaborate with IT Security and SOC teams to ensure effective monitoring and response capabilities.
• Support the CISO in risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure third-party security measures meet organizational standards and contractual obligations.

About you

You are a confident and pragmatic security leader who combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of regulatory and business needs. You are comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, able to define standards while also driving their effective implementation.

You thrive in complex, regulated environments and bring a calm, structured approach to incident management and risk mitigation. You are collaborative by nature, working closely with SOC, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure security is embedded across the organisation.

You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences, can influence decision-making at senior levels, and are motivated by building resilient, compliant, and forward-looking security operations.

 

Key talents and experience

• Proven experience in information security leadership roles, preferably in life sciences or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) and regulatory requirements (NIS 2, GDPR).
• Expertise in incident management, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Here at Sobi we live by our core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership!

How to apply

We have an ongoing selection process in this recruitment and ask you to send your application as soon as possible. Click apply and include your resume in English. 

Why Join Us?

Here at Sobi, our mission and culture get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Competitive compensation for your work
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.