Director, Technology Risk Management

MSD

Closes in 4 days Remote Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Rahway, NJ
Salary
$173,200–$272,600 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 8, 2026 (soon)

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $224k
This role $223k
$161k most similar roles pay here $285k

This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $192,850–$255,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $223k versus about $224k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About MSD

MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

MSD currently has 19 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 18 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Technology Risk Management

The Director, Business Information Risk Officer (BIRO) is a senior leadership role within the Enterprise IT team, responsible for aligning cybersecurity and risk management strategies with business objectives across Global Support Functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, and Procurement. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to EIT leaders, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of information security risks while enabling business innovation. Key responsibilities include providing executive-level risk insights, driving compliance with global regulations, and fostering a secure culture through continuous collaboration with the Information Technology Risk Management & Security team. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in platforms like SAP S/4HANA and Workday, along with strong leadership skills to influence stakeholders and build a high-performing security team.

What you'll do

  • Serve as primary cybersecurity advisor to EIT, aligning security strategies with business priorities.
  • Identify and implement risk-based security solutions aligned with EIT’s operational context.
  • Ensure compliance with global regulations and internal security policies for all IT systems.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance cyber resilience of EIT systems and applications.
  • Lead the development of a security-conscious culture within EIT without hindering business agility.
  • Maintain continuous feedback loop with ITRMS team to align risk management processes with business goals.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT risk management, or related field.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, cyber security, computer science, business administration, communications, or a related field.
  • Deep technical expertise and working knowledge of industry standard platforms like SAP S/4HANA and Workday.
  • Proven leadership in managing global teams with 5+ years in a management role.
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive presence skills to influence senior executives.
  • Risk or security certification credentials (CISSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM) preferred.
  • Ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into business language for non-technical stakeholders.

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