Director of Cybersecurity

Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, United KingdomRole InformationAs we continue to evolve our technology landscape, we’re looking for an experienced and visionary Director of Cyber Security to shape and lead our cyber security strategy across the organisation.This is a rare opportunity to join the Technology Leadership Team and influence business-critical decisions at executive level, ensuring the security, resilience and integrity of systems that directly support patient care and healthcare services.The OpportunityAs Director of Cyber Security, you will own and deliver the enterprise-wide cyber security strategy, ensuring risks are effectively managed while enabling innovation and business growth. You’ll lead security governance, risk, compliance, operational security and cyber resilience, embedding security-by-design across technology platforms, products and business operations.Working closely with executive stakeholders, you’ll translate cyber risk into business terms, influence strategic investment decisions and drive a security-first culture throughout the organisation.What You’ll Be Responsible ForDefining and delivering the Cyber Security strategy and roadmap.Leading governance, risk management and assurance programmes.Driving compliance across key regulatory and industry frameworks.Embedding security into cloud, SaaS, on-premise and modern software delivery environments.Leading security operations, incident response and cyber resilience initiatives.Overseeing identity and access management through Zero Trust principles.Managing third‑party cyber security and supplier assurance.Building and developing a high‑performing cyber security function.Providing trusted advice and assurance to Executive and Technology leadership teams.About YouWe’re looking for a strategic leader who combines strong business acumen with deep cyber security expertise.You’ll bring:Proven experience leading Cyber Security functions within complex, regulated environments.Executive-level stakeholder management and influencing skills.Strong knowledge of cyber risk, governance, assurance and compliance frameworks.Experience across cloud, SaaS and Microsoft-centric technology estates.A track record of leading security operations, resilience and incident response programmes.Knowledge of DevSecOps, agile delivery and secure software development practices.The ability to communicate security priorities clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.Healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences or other highly regulated sectors.ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and NHS DSP Toolkit environments.Medical device or software‑as‑a‑medical‑device security.AI security and governance.CISSP, CISM or equivalent certification.This is more than a cyber security leadership role. It’s an opportunity to protect critical services, influence organisational strategy and make a genuine difference to patient outcomes. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the security agenda, work alongside an ambitious leadership team and build a cyber capability that supports the future growth of the business.If you’re a commercially minded cyber security leader who can balance risk, innovation and patient safety, we’d love to hear from you.Director of Cyber Security.docxWho are we?Sciensus has been at the forefront of patient‑centred healthcare for over 30 years. We deliver complex clinical care at home in the UK and help biopharma companies navigate the complexity of bringing their products to market across Europe, supporting more than 300,000 patients a year living with cancer, chronic conditions and rare diseases. Our mission is simple: to help patients quickly access and make the most of life‑changing medicines. We do that through a team of more than 1,650 colleagues, including over 500 licensed clinical professionals, combining clinical expertise, digital innovation and operational scale to deliver care closer to home.We’re proud to be Great Place to Work Certified in both the UK and Switzerland, based on direct feedback from our colleagues. Our people tell us they value the difference they make for patients, the support of their teams and a shared sense of purpose. We’re committed to listening to that feedback, building on what's working well and continuing to make Sciensus a place where colleagues can grow, contribute and do meaningful work.If you want to be part of a business where your work has a direct impact on patients' lives, we’d love to hear from you.What do we offer our people?We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. Additional to a competitive salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:25 days annual leave plus