Cybersecurity Manager

Join PolyPeptide as Cybersecurity Manager and strengthen our ability to prevent and respond to threats while protecting the information, systems and digital services that support our business and regulated activities. Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex security challenges and working with others to turn plans into lasting improvements? Apply today!

About us

PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.

United by Purpose

At PolyPeptide, we take pride in contributing to medicines that make a real difference to people's lives and health. Here, you will become part of work that truly matters, every single day. We are driven by our core values: trust, innovation and excellence. This is reflected in how we collaborate, solve problems, and uphold our responsibility for quality and safety for the patients ultimately affected by our work.

We are a company undergoing rapid development. Our growth brings a fast-paced environment, change and new opportunities for both employees and the business. Here, you will grow together with us. If you are looking for a workplace where purpose, community and development go hand in hand, then PolyPeptide is the right place for you.

The opportunity

In this role, you will combine cybersecurity expertise with operational coordination, translating the Group’s information security strategy into clear priorities, effective controls and measurable improvements. Working closely with Global IS/IT, Site IT, Quality Assurance, system owners, business stakeholders and external partners, you will align security activities with business needs, regulatory obligations and internal quality requirements.

You will report to the Global Head of Information and Cybersecurity. This is not a formal people-management position: your leadership will focus on coordinating assigned cybersecurity resources and external partners, setting priorities and following through on delivery. You will work across sites and time zones, with travel expected for approximately 20% of your working time.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to cybersecurity across PolyPeptide Group. You will work at the intersection of technology, business and quality, with a broad remit spanning daily operations, incident response and long-term capability development.

Your key responsibilities

• Coordinate security operations: Lead and improve day-to-day monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management and remediation follow-up. Coordinate security testing and technical reviews with internal teams and service providers.

• Lead or coordinate incident response: Ensure timely analysis, containment, eradication, recovery and documentation. Escalate incidents appropriately, particularly where business continuity, product quality, data integrity or regulatory obligations may be affected, and drive lessons learned and corrective actions.

• Strengthen risk management and compliance: Support the Information Security Management System and controls aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Contribute to risk assessments, supplier assessments and security reviews, including cloud services and GxP-relevant environments where applicable.

• Support audits and operational follow-up: Provide clear evidence and documentation, report on cybersecurity posture, track actions and escalate significant risks or deficiencies.

• Build awareness and improve capabilities: Coordinate or support training and communication, maintain procedures and response playbooks, and translate relevant threat intelligence and industry developments into actionable improvements.

What you bring

• Demonstrated competence in cybersecurity and information security, gained through education, training and/or professional experience.

• Several years of relevant experience in security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, risk management or information security governance.

• Demonstrated competence in technical implementation of cyber security services and configurations in MS Azure and M365

• · A good understanding of ISO/IEC 27001, cybersecurity frameworks, security controls and risk-based ways of working.

• Understanding of identity and access management, endpoint and cloud security, logging and monitoring, supplier risk and secure system lifecycle practices.

• Proven ability to lead, coordinate and follow up cybersecurity work in a structured, pragmatic way, working effectively with stakeholders and external providers in a global, multi-site organisation.

• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals, life sciences or another quality-controlled industry is meritorious.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, or equivalent are an advantage.

• A bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, information systems, engineering or another relevant discipline is an advantage but is not required; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.

As a person you bring integrity, accountability and sound judgement, combined with a collaborative approach. As a clear and thoughtful communicator, you make complex security matters understandable and help others see their business impact and priorities. You are structured and thorough, with an ability to communicate clearly in writing and create documentation that supports audits, reviews and day-to-day follow-up.

Application

PolyPeptide offers a dynamic work environment during an exciting growth journey, where you have the chance to both challenge yourself and make an impact. With us, you not only get the opportunity to truly make a difference, but also to be part of a great team where we have fun together. With favorable reduced working hours, time off on bridging days, and a strong focus on health and wellness activities, we create conditions for well-being both at and outside of work.

We look forward to receiving your application! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

For further information about the position, please contact the hiring manager, Jayasimha Yaragatti at Jayasimha.Yaragatti@polypeptide.com. For information from labor unions, you can contact the chairperson of Akademikerförbundet or Unionen, who can be reached at 040-36 62 00.