IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Director

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Director
• Focus: Global strategy and oversight for IT governance, risk, and regulatory compliance in a pharmaceutical environment

Description

You will lead the creation and implementation of a global IT Governance, Risk & Compliance strategy as a direct partner to the CIO. You will ensure IT compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and internal standards, manage IT risk/compliance/internal controls and audit programs, and drive continuous process improvement. You will also set and evaluate IT governance performance KPIs, SLAs, and metrics while leading an international team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global strategy for IT governance, risk, and compliance
• Build and manage an IT governance framework across an international organization
• Own processes for IT risk management, compliance, internal controls, and audit programs
• Ensure IT environment compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and company internal standards
• Collaborate with Quality, Validation, Security, Legal, Data Privacy, Internal Audit, and external auditors
• Define and evaluate KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics for IT governance
• Identify risks, propose mitigation measures, and manage improvement-focused projects
• Lead IT communication strategy and effective information sharing across the organization
• Manage an international team of 6 (2 direct reports), including development and support

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT Governance, IT Compliance, Risk Management, or IT Audit
• At least 5 years of team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of IT governance, internal controls, audits, risk management, and continuous improvement
• Experience in regulated industry; experience with GMP compliance and/or similar control frameworks and standards
• CSV/CSA experience is a strong advantage
• Ability to create strategy, set processes, and drive change across a global organization
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; ability to make decisions and communicate with different management levels
• Excellent English proficiency for daily international communication

Benefits

• Key strategic role with direct reporting to the global CIO
• Opportunity to significantly influence global IT governance direction
• International environment in a stable company with meaningful impact on healthcare
• Leadership of an experienced international team and collaboration with top management
• Hybrid work model
• Modern offices in Prague
• Competitive benefits including annual bonus, 5 weeks of leave, cafeteria, pension contribution, MultiSport, meal support, language training, and other employee benefits