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Amgen Manager, Cybersecurity Education & Awareness in Thousand Oaks, California
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support a globally distributed team that cultivates a culture of security awareness and champions critical cybersecurity behaviors throughout the organization. You will lead the execution of education programs, drive multi-functional collaborations, and support the ongoing evolution of security awareness to safeguard the company’s assets and reputation. In alignment with the organization’s values and strategic efforts, your work will have a meaningful impact on the resilience and security posture of the company.
As Manager, Cybersecurity Education & Awareness, you are expected to deliver services and solutions that support the mission, priorities, and objectives of Amgen’s Cybersecurity & Digital Trust (CDT) team.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the Product Owner for Cybersecurity Education and Awareness Training and Communications, leading the development and execution of security-focused training programs and communication strategies
Lead development and delivery of the annual Security Education and Awareness compliance training for the Enterprise
Foster engagement with the cybersecurity change champion network, growing the community globally and driving participation in security awareness initiativesServe as the Product Owner for Cybersecurity Education and Awareness Training and Communications, leading the development and execution of security-focused training programs and communication strategies
Lead development and delivery of the annual Security Education and Awareness compliance training for the Enterprise
Foster engagement with the cybersecurity change champion network, growing the community globally and driving participation in security awareness initiatives
Lead the creation of content and training materials to educate staff on Information Security topics, ensuring they promote critical security awareness knowledge and behaviors across all regions of the organization.
Partner with Learning and Performance teams to develop impactful security awareness campaigns that drive engagement and reinforce key security principles. Partner with staff, contractors, vendors, and IS and Business Leadership teams to ensure the success of cybersecurity education and awareness initiatives, aligning them with the organization's overall goals.
Develop, gain multi-functional support for, and execute strategies to improve information security, driving organizational change through role modeling good practices and crafting communication plans.
Support management of security awareness platforms and technology, including Outlook distribution lists and other tools.
Partner with IS, Legal, Corporate Affairs, and other groups to further the cybersecurity education and awareness program and strategy
Lead multiple Cybersecurity projects with limited oversight and work with product teams to develop organizational change management, communications, learning, and talent strategies for multiple IS initiatives
Expertly present at all-staff meetings, video conferences, and large venues to effectively convey information security education and awareness topics, both in person and in writing
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The cybersecurity professional we seek will have these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree and 2 years of Change Management, Communications, and Cybersecurity experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Change Management, Communications, and Cybersecurity experience OR
Associate’s degree and 8 years of Change Management, Communications, and Cybersecurity experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Change Management, Communications, and Cybersecurity experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with agile teams as a product owner or service owner
Experience developing and executing learning and performance programs
Ability to build and champion a network of change advocates and a corporate community, similar to a community leader who drives engagement and participation
Experience developing impactful and targeted project plans
Demonstrated program or project management skills
Ability to analyze data and communicate information effectively
Strong learning agility and technical skillset
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to independently manage priorities in a fast-paced, virtual team environment
Must be team-oriented, placing priority on the successful completion of team goals
Practical knowledge of Information Security standards and policies such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST, and others
Excellent interpersonal skills; enthusiastic, great teammate, and self-starter with a strong commitment to hard work and excellence
Natural curiosity for delivering innovative, people-focused strategies in talent, communications, change management, and learning that drive targeted, high-impact results
Comfortable with handling ambiguous and rapidly changing priorities
Proven ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, staff, and vendors
Preferred Certifications:
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
CompTIA Security+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
SANS Global Information Assurance Certifications (GIAC)
What you can expect from us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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