Group Lead Engineer - Digital Data Compliance & Risk
Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people's lives better. Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.
Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
* As a Group Lead Engineer - Digital Data Compliance & Risk, you will play a key role in ensuring Octapharma's data integrity, security, and compliance across all digital platforms. You will design and maintain data classification and protection strategies, developing frameworks that categorize data and digital records based on sensitivity and criticality. This includes implementing and enforcing policies for data handling, encryption, and access controls to ensure appropriate protection measures are applied at every level.
* Your expertise will be instrumental in conducting comprehensive data risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and data loss. You will develop mitigation strategies that uphold data integrity, confidentiality, and availability while ensuring operational efficiency.
* In addition, you will oversee the entire digital records management lifecycle - from creation and storage to archiving and secure disposal - ensuring that all records are managed in compliance with internal policies and international standards. You will also ensure compliance and regulatory adherence, monitoring frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and industry-specific standards to maintain Octapharma's commitment to responsible data management and legal conformity.
* The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Purview compliance features, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, Insider Risk Management, and Information Governance. You will optimize compliance configurations, implement best practices, and support the organization in meeting regulatory and data protection requirements.
Your expertise and ideal skill set
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in a related field, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
* Solid understanding of risk management principles and methodologies.
* Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, non-technical language.
* Proven ability to simplify regulatory and compliance requirements and work collaboratively across departments and sites.
* Familiarity with control frameworks such as ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST, or IEC-62443.
* Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive data.
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems (or a related field).
* Technical risk management certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate) is a plus.
* Microsoft Applied Skills in retention, eDiscovery, and Communication Compliance within Microsoft Purview are advantageous.
Thrive with us
* You help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
* Family values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationships
* Be rewarded with market-related salary and benefits package
* You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
* Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
* Skills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions
It´s in our blood
We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion. Please apply in English.
Seidenstrasse 2, 8853 Lachen
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About Octapharma
Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.