Manager, Cybersecurity - Manufacturing
Bristol Myers Squibb
Summary
The Cyber Resiliency Manager for the manufacturing site is responsible for protecting and strengthening the resilience of site-specific IT and OT systems that support pharmaceutical production. This role ensures that the site can anticipate, withstand, respond to, and recover quickly from cyber incidents without compromising product quality, patient safety, or regulatory compliance. The manager acts as the site focal point for cyber risk management, incident response, and recovery planning, working closely with both site IT leadership and cybersecurity functions.
Job description
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Cyber Risk Resiliency Strategy & Governance
- Develop and execute a site-level cyber resiliency program, aligned with BMS policies and standards.
- Identify and assess cyber risks across IT, OT, automation, and manufacturing execution systems (MES, SCADA, PLCs, Laboratory Instruments).
- Define and validate site-specific recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for critical digital systems.
- Maintain and report site cyber resiliency KPIs and KRIs to site leadership and the enterprise cybersecurity function on a regular cadence.
- Align with the Site General Manager, Quality, and EHS functions on resiliency priorities and risk tolerance.
Incident Response & Recovery
- Lead or co-lead the site cyber incident response process, coordinating with the CFC, IT, and OT teams.
- Oversee and test disaster recovery (DR) and backup strategies for site systems (e.g., MES, LIMS, ERP, automation).
- Support cyber crisis simulations, ransomware drills, and tabletop exercises with site leadership and operators.
- Ensure lessons learned from incidents are embedded into site resiliency practices.
Operational Technology (OT) & Manufacturing Systems Resilience
- Partner with Engineering and Automation to secure ICS/OT environments, including patching, network segmentation, and secure remote access.
- Ensure redundancy and contingency measures for critical control systems and data flows.
- Collaborate with vendors and system integrators to strengthen the resilience of third-party technology supporting production.
Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
- Ensure cybersecurity controls comply with GxP requirements and 21 CFR Part 11 as applicable to digital manufacturing systems.
- Support FDA, EMA, and other regulatory audit readiness, providing evidence of cyber resiliency controls and incident response capability.
- Collaborate with Quality and Validation teams on computer system validation (CSV/CSA) activities that intersect with cybersecurity.
- Maintain documentation and records to support regulatory inspections and internal audits.
Awareness & Training
- Deliver cyber resiliency awareness training for site employees, with tailored sessions for operators, engineers, and leadership.
- Act as the resilience advocate at the site, embedding cyber recovery readiness into daily operations.
Requirements
- Minimum education of a high school diploma, equivalent or associate's degree with at least six (6) plus years of knowledge gained through progressive work experience is required.
- A bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity, OT security, or cyber resiliency is required.
- At least three (3) years in a manufacturing or critical infrastructure setting is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of OT/ICS environments, pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, and automation technologies.
- Demonstrated experience operating within a GxP-regulated environment (required).
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and expectations for cybersecurity in pharma (FDA, EMA).
- Familiarity with NIST CSF, IEC 62443 frameworks.
- Understanding of the Purdue Model or ISA/IEC OT network architecture.
- Hands-on experience with pharma manufacturing systems such as MES, LIMS, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP).
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to influence site leadership and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Experience developing and presenting risk reports, KPIs, and executive summaries.
- GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) – highly relevant to OT/ICS context
- CISSP, CISM, or CRISC
- ISA/IEC 62443 certifications or ICS-CERT training
Benefits
- Wellbeing Support
- Retirement Benefits
- Financial Protection Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Time Off
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Volunteer Days
- Summer Hours Flexibility
- Leaves of Absence
- Annual Global Shutdown
Company overview
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, the company operates with a unique BioPharma strategy that combines the reach and resources of a major pharmaceutical company with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm. BMS focuses on transformative therapies in key therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. The company has built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and leverages translational medicine and data analytics to deliver the right medicine to the right patient at the right time. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, Bristol Myers Squibb maintains a strong commitment to scientific excellence, patient-centric innovation, and global health equity through its foundation. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments such as Opdivo (nivolumab) for cancer, Eliquis (apixaban) for cardiovascular conditions, and Orencia (abatacept) for autoimmune diseases, among others.