Ikerian AG
medical device software
CISO/HeadofITSecurity
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“CISO / Head of IT Security at Ikerian AG. Skills: information security strategy, IT infrastructure management, compliance (ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR), risk management, cloud security (AWS). Define and implement the company-wide information security strategy and roadmap. Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 years of experience in a similar position, University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related professional certifications, Significant experience in information security and IT leadership, Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS) and modern infrastructure tools, Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and data privacy initiatives, leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Nice to Have
CISSP, CISM, ideally within the healthcare or finance industry
What You'll Do.
Define and implement the company-wide information security strategy and roadmap
Oversee IT infrastructure
and security across all systems
Lead compliance efforts for relevant standards such as ISO 27001
Manage risk assessments
vulnerability testing
and incident response protocols
Supervise the procurement and management of hardware/software for a distributed workforce
Foster a culture of security awareness through continuous training and policy development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborative mindset; stakeholder management
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
manage complex IT projects
Full Job Description
### About Us Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical) is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare. ### The Role We are seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to lead our security strategy and internal IT operations. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the highest standards of data privacy within the medical device software landscape. You will bridge the gap between technical security measures and the strategic needs of our growing global team. ### Key Responsibilities * Define and implement the company-wide information security strategy and roadmap. * Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems. * Lead compliance efforts for relevant standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR. * Manage risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response protocols. * Supervise the procurement and management of hardware/software for a distributed workforce. * Foster a culture of security awareness through continuous training and policy development. **Requirements** * 8 years of experience in a similar position (Finance sector start search) * Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset. * University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM) preferred. * Significant experience in information security and IT leadership, ideally within the healthcare or finance industry. * Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS) and modern infrastructure tools. * Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and data privacy initiatives. * Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and comm
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