Skills:

Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to influence senior leaders and lead through complexity without direct authority.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen; able to connect cybersecurity priorities to business performance, product strategy, customer trust, and portfolio decisions.
Excellent communication skills; both oral and written. Ability to communicate sophisticated technical challenges and product risks in clear, concise terms
Strong program leadership with the ability to drive execution across multiple concurrent, cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes.
People leadership skills that develop talent, improve team effectiveness, and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Sound judgment, resilience, and a pragmatic problem-solving approach in ambiguous, high-visibility situations.
Highly motivated, execution-focused attitude

Experience:

Ten (10)+ years professional business experience relevant to product security
Five (5)+ years in a leadership role with direct people management and cross-functional influence
Preferred, but not required: Experience in a regulated industry (medical devices, life sciences, automotive, aerospace)

Knowledge:

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering or a related technical experience required; advanced business or technical degree preferred
Strong understanding of product security principles for connected devices and software-enabled systems, including secure SDLC, threat modeling, vulnerability management, incident response, security architecture, software supply chain security, and post-market cybersecurity practices.
Working knowledge of quality systems, design controls, and global medical device cybersecurity expectations is preferred but not required.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, MCSE, CCSP or equivalent are preferred