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SOSonova AG

Director, Product Cybersecurity(m/w/x)

Stäfa
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Defining global product cybersecurity strategy for hearing care solutions, including audits and incident response. 8+ years in product/embedded security, ideally in regulated medical devices, required. Focus on secure development lifecycle frameworks and compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
  • Specialization in cybersecurity preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in product, embedded, or application security, ideally in medical devices or other regulated / safety-critical industries
  • Strong experience in regulated environments (FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304)
  • Proven track record implementing secure development lifecycle frameworks (SDLC / SPDF)
  • Deep expertise in embedded and firmware security
  • Deep expertise in cryptography, authentication, and key management
  • Deep expertise in secure communications, APIs, and cloud/mobile architectures
  • Experience with security testing methods (SAST, DAST, penetration testing)
  • Strong experience leading cross-functional, global initiatives
  • Experience in hearing healthcare or implantable medical technologies
  • Familiarity with SBOM, MDS2, and healthcare cybersecurity requirements
  • Knowledge of frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, MITRE)
  • Experience in incident response within healthcare or critical infrastructure
  • Strong communication skills, translating complex topics into clear, business-relevant messaging
  • Pragmatic, outcome-oriented mindset with strong risk-based decision-making
  • Proven ability to influence across a matrix organization without formal authority
  • Experience leading globally distributed teams
  • Expertise in cybersecurity and privacy-by-design across product lifecycle
  • Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards
  • Ability to define governance, processes, and risk management frameworks
  • Strategic mindset to integrate cybersecurity into product and technology roadmaps
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Additional languages (e.g., German) are a plus
  • Familiarity with collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)

Tasks

  • Define and lead global product cybersecurity strategy
  • Establish and enforce security principles and controls
  • Act as primary cybersecurity contact for audits and regulations
  • Drive cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with business needs
  • Lead incident response readiness and health checks
  • Embed cybersecurity into Secure Product Development Framework
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards
  • Lead threat modeling and secure design practices
  • Define security requirements for various systems
  • Own product cybersecurity risk across R&D
  • Oversee vulnerability management and coordinated disclosure
  • Lead security risk reviews and report metrics
  • Ensure effective post-market surveillance for cybersecurity
  • Own cybersecurity deliverables for regulatory submissions
  • Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams for compliance
  • Define cybersecurity requirements for suppliers and partners
  • Lead and develop a global product cybersecurity team
  • Advise engineering and product leadership on risk-based decisions
  • Drive cybersecurity awareness and capability
  • Build external partnerships with industry bodies and regulators

Work Experience

  • 8 years

Education

  • Vocational certificationOR
  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • GermanBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • NIST CSF
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • MITRE
  • SAST
  • DAST
  • penetration testing
  • SDLC
  • SPDF
  • IEC 62304
  • ISO 14971
  • ISO 13485
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