Interim Operational CISO
Interim Search has been commissioned to appoint a business-driven and operational Interim CISO to a global, market-leading company in medical technology. We are looking for you who want to step into an operational hybrid role where Security, Privacy and Governance are woven together. You will be the bridge between technical protection and regulatory compliance, with a mandate to actually influence how we build our future security culture. The company is in a strong growth phase and is now looking for a confident leader who can bridge the gap between the current security plan and a permanent solution. In this role, you will step into an international environment with operations in Europe, North America and Asia, where you will be expected to combine strategic height with actively "rolling up your sleeves" in day-to-day operations.
The role reports directly to the CIO and is part of the IT management team. You will work closely with Legal and Privacy functions to ensure a robust structure for information security and modern data governance.
Main duties:
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Responsible for establishing and implementing a governance structure for AI, including policies, guidelines and risk assessments for new technologies.
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Operationally lead the work on Data Awareness Assessments and implement Microsoft solutions for information protection and data classification.
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Manage ongoing incidents and ensure a well-functioning IT crisis organization in an international production environment.
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Be responsible for structuring and preparing the implementation of the NIS2 requirements where the basis is already set for a smooth handover to permanent organization.
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Advise Legal and the business and package and communicate complex security issues in a transparent and decisive manner.
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Bridge the transition from the current plan to a long-term permanent solution at the end of the mission.
To be eligible for the role:
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Several years of experience in senior cybersecurity roles as CISO or equivalent with experience working in global organizations.
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Proven experience in building IT governance structures and good knowledge of frameworks such as NIS2 and GDPR.
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Hands-on experience with the Microsoft security stack including Information Protection and Purview in a global infrastructure.
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Ability to be both strategic architect and operational executor as the role operates independently without its own team.
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Experience navigating in an international environment with short decision-making paths where you are expected to take initiative and drive issues forward.
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Very good knowledge of Swedish and English as the role involves close collaboration with global functions and external partners.
About the process
The assignment is full-time with start according to agreement and is expected to last for 7 months, with the possibility of extension or employment. The position is based at the company's office, either in Stockholm or Medelpad, with a hybrid solution of three days on site and two days remotely.
We will present candidates to clients on March 27. Client interviews are booked for Tuesday, March 31.
Are you available and have the right profile? Apply now!
