Information Security Analyst

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-based pharmaceutical organisation is seeking an Information Security Analyst to safeguard its information assets. The role involves executing security and compliance initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and managing vulnerability simulations in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have a degree, significant IT security experience, and familiarity with ISO standards. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Discretionary Bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Well-being & mental health awareness programmes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in information security management.
• Professional Information Security membership and certification is desirable.
• Experience in working with external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive security and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct third-party risk assessments and manage incident response.
• Drive employee awareness programs and manage vulnerability simulations.

Skills

Demonstrated experience in IT security

Stakeholder management experience

Knowledge of IT technology platforms

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

ISO/IEC-27001

NIST

Job description

Information Security Analyst - Permanent Position

Highlighted points for this job

Information Security Analyst role safeguarding Eisai EMEA’s information assets

Requirement for degree qualification and demonstrated IT security experience

Hybrid working options and comprehensive benefits package

Focus on compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001 standards

Position based out of EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility

The Company

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas.
By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

Your new role

The Information Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding Eisai EMEA’s information assets by executing comprehensive security and compliance initiatives. This includes conducting third-party risk assessments, ensuring alignment with GDPR and ISO 27001 standards, managing vulnerability and phishing simulations, and driving employee awareness programs. The role supports audit readiness, incident response, and collaboration with global teams to maintain a robust security posture across business operations and technology platforms.

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated experience in IT security.
• Professional Information Security membership and certification is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in an IT Security / Governance, Risk and Compliance based role.
• Demonstrated experience of information security management
• Experience of working to, implementing and maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC-27001 and other relevant frameworks (e.g. NIST and NIS2).
• Knowledge & experience of developing and conducting risk assessments/business impact assessments.
• Knowledge & experience of developing and performing information security due diligence assessments of third-party organisations based on IT control frameworks such as ISO 27001.
• Practical experience of developing and executing remediation plans to address vulnerabilities/security risks and to achieve compliance with Information Security standards/IT control frameworks.
• Experience of audit work to achieve compliance with Information Security standards.
• Experience in implementing and managing effective ISMS controls such as incident response and business continuity
• Experience of working with external service providers within an Information Security role.
• Good knowledge of a broad range of IT technology platforms, products, services.
• Stakeholder management experience at both a technical and non-technical level
• Proven track record of working both in a team and independently.

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,

• Hybrid working (Depending on role)
• Car/Car Allowance (Depending on role)
• Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
• Discretionary Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
• Learning and development opportunities
• Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
• Multi-faith prayer room
  You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do next

If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application.
If you have any questions, please contact us on [e-mail]

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:

• to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
• to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
• to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity

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