Senior IT Security Specialist

Há 14 horas


Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal Hovione Tempo inteiro
Join a Market Leader

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

You will be responsible to:

As the Senior IT Security Specialist  you will be responsible for leading and governing enterprise digital security, including the deployment of security solutions, protection of data integrity and availability, oversight of audits and investigations, and delivery of security awareness training. Partner closely with Digital and business teams to manage risk, drive compliance with security, GMP and HSE standards, and execute high-impact initiatives in line with company policies and governance. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the deployment, integration, and configuration of security solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and security documentation.
  • Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise data across systems, networks, and repositories.
  • Enforce compliance with enterprise security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
  • Oversee security investigations, providing timely communication and escalation to relevant stakeholders.
  • Supervise vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
  • Deliver security awareness training to promote high levels of compliance across the organisation.
  • Collaborate with Digital teams and business stakeholders to align security objectives and foster enterprise-wide engagement.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of digital security processes, tools, and industry best practices.
  • Manage complex, high-impact projects, making informed, timely decisions while proactively managing risk and uncertainty.
  • Ensure compliance with Digital governance, GMP, HSE, and company policies and procedures.
We are looking to recruit a Candidate:
  • Degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology or related scientific field.

  • Ability to seek out vulnerabilities in IT/OT infrastructures.
  • Fluency in English is a requirement
  • Strong communication skills
  • Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package
  • One of the following certifications: GIAC Security Leadership/Essentials Certification, ISACA Certified Information Security Manager, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security, (ISC)2 SCCP, (ISC)2 CISSP, (ISC)2 ISSAP

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.



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