Product Security Officer

Overview

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

The Werfen Product Privacy and Security Program is a shared service model with responsibility for Cybersecurity and Privacy by Design, Compliance, Security Testing and Incident Response.   As a Werfen Product Security Officer you are responsible for cybersecurity and privacy functions for our Products.  The role teams on Werfen Projects to ensure the product privacy and security posture.  This role is a trusted collaborator of the Project Teams and work closely with Quality and Regulatory functions. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Represent the Werfen Product Privacy and Security Office.
• Responsible for leading Product cross functional team members to complete all technical aspects of product cyber security tasks and initiatives.
• Represent cyber security with the product development teams to ensure cyber security and privacy is being designed into products.
• Represent cybersecurity and privacy in the Risk Assessment. as a subject matter expert including:
  • cyber security threat management process, 
  • Continuous technical analysis and monitoring of cyber security signals.
• Participate in customer assurance. This includes Product Security communications content such as:
  • Product Labeling,
  • completion of security inquiries,
  • complaint and vulnerability reports,
  • provide consistent cybersecurity and privacy guidance to Werfen and Customers.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• 12-15 years of Cybersecurity and/or Privacy Compliance
• 5 years’ experience leading product cyber security projects and risk management activities – in medical device or healthcare domain.
• Experience in cross-functional cyber security activities including Product Defense in Depth, security technology, regulatory compliance, and incident response
• Domain specific standards and approaches on privacy and product security (ISO 2700x, NIST 800 Series Special Publications)
• Knowledgeable and experience with laws and regulations on cyber security, privacy, data protection and breach notification (e.g.: FDA cyber security guidelines, 95/46/ED, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971. AAMI TIR 57; 21CFR820, SB1386, etc.)
• Experience in designing or leading software products using Secure SDLC.
• Thorough Understanding of securing and hardening Windows and Linux operating systems
• Thorough understanding of networking and network security

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.  Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com