Alkermes
Associate Director, Information Security (Cloud and Emerging Technology)
Alkermes, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Associate Director, Information Security (Cloud and Emerging Technology)
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced hands‑on Associate Director of Information Security (Cloud and Emerging Technology) to take a leadership role in shaping and executing the organization’s security strategy in advanced technologies. Reporting to the Director of Information Security, this position will oversee a small team of security professionals and act as a trusted advisor across IT and business units. This role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing security frameworks and guardrails for cloud environments (primarily AWS), AI/ML platforms, Large Language Models (LLMs), and DevSecOps practices. In this role, the Associate Director will lead efforts to secure cloud and emerging technologies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with the organization’s risk appetite.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of security professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive, forward‑looking security roadmap for all cloud platforms and emerging technologies.
Design and implement secure architectures and controls within multi‑cloud environments (i.e. AWS and Azure).
Design and implement enterprise‑level AI security guardrails for LLMs, MCP\A2A’s, agentic workflows, and internal AI tools (chatbots, scientific ML models) and integrations.
Partner with Data Science teams to conduct technical validation of AI opportunities and design secure end‑to‑end AI delivery pipelines.
Refine\evolve processes for AI model usage approvals, risk assessments, and supply chain security for AI components (models, datasets, embeddings, API’s).
Configure SIEM rules and observability tools to detect anomalous LLM behavior, unauthorized data access, and guardrail breaches in real‑time.
Lead the integration of security tools and practices directly into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
Work with Legal, Compliance and existing AI Governance Advisory and Enablement teams to align guardrails with evolving regulations and pharma guidelines.
Monitor industry trends, threat intelligence and regulatory developments impacting new technologies.
Mentor and guide security analysts on complex technical issues.
Basic Qualifications, Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related field.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT or Information Security with at least 6 years in Security Architecture\Engineering & minimum of 2+ years focused specifically on AI/ML Security, MLOps Security and GenAI guardrails.
Expertise in AI security concepts: prompt injection, model exploitation, adversarial attacks, prompt‑based exfiltration, data leakage risks, and agent misbehavior.
Proven experience evaluating and securing AI\ML systems, including generative AI and LLM deployments in enterprise environments.
Experience developing and implementing AI governance frameworks.
Deep hands‑on experience in AWS Cloud Security.
Solid background in cybersecurity engineering: IAM, network security, DLP, encryption, monitoring, incident response and threat modelling.
Solid knowledge and understanding of security regulations and best practices such as SOX, HIPAA, CIS, ISO/IEC 42001, EU AI Act etc.
Relevant professional certifications preferred e.g. CISM, CISSP, CCSP or Cloud‑specific certifications.
Preferred Qualifications/Personal Attributes
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Quality‑focused individual with strong organizational skills.
Must have necessary interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels in the organization.
High integrity with a strong all‑around set of business and technical skills.
Ability to influence change across multiple groups, and levels.
Ability to work in a face‑paced environment and follow processes and procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
Problem solving and analytical abilities including the ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high‑level information into details and apply sound business knowledge.
Ability to multi‑task and handle on a proactive basis, changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment to maximize time‑management and efficiencies.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction; must be a self‑starter/self‑motivated.
Ability to work a weekly hybrid office schedule in our Waltham office.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $178,000 to $195000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here
About Us Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult‑to‑treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully‑integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.
Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021‑2023).
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E‑Verify employer.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of security professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive, forward‑looking security roadmap for all cloud platforms and emerging technologies.
Design and implement secure architectures and controls within multi‑cloud environments (i.e. AWS and Azure).
Design and implement enterprise‑level AI security guardrails for LLMs, MCP\A2A’s, agentic workflows, and internal AI tools (chatbots, scientific ML models) and integrations.
Partner with Data Science teams to conduct technical validation of AI opportunities and design secure end‑to‑end AI delivery pipelines.
Refine\evolve processes for AI model usage approvals, risk assessments, and supply chain security for AI components (models, datasets, embeddings, API’s).
Configure SIEM rules and observability tools to detect anomalous LLM behavior, unauthorized data access, and guardrail breaches in real‑time.
Lead the integration of security tools and practices directly into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
Work with Legal, Compliance and existing AI Governance Advisory and Enablement teams to align guardrails with evolving regulations and pharma guidelines.
Monitor industry trends, threat intelligence and regulatory developments impacting new technologies.
Mentor and guide security analysts on complex technical issues.
Basic Qualifications, Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related field.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT or Information Security with at least 6 years in Security Architecture\Engineering & minimum of 2+ years focused specifically on AI/ML Security, MLOps Security and GenAI guardrails.
Expertise in AI security concepts: prompt injection, model exploitation, adversarial attacks, prompt‑based exfiltration, data leakage risks, and agent misbehavior.
Proven experience evaluating and securing AI\ML systems, including generative AI and LLM deployments in enterprise environments.
Experience developing and implementing AI governance frameworks.
Deep hands‑on experience in AWS Cloud Security.
Solid background in cybersecurity engineering: IAM, network security, DLP, encryption, monitoring, incident response and threat modelling.
Solid knowledge and understanding of security regulations and best practices such as SOX, HIPAA, CIS, ISO/IEC 42001, EU AI Act etc.
Relevant professional certifications preferred e.g. CISM, CISSP, CCSP or Cloud‑specific certifications.
Preferred Qualifications/Personal Attributes
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Quality‑focused individual with strong organizational skills.
Must have necessary interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels in the organization.
High integrity with a strong all‑around set of business and technical skills.
Ability to influence change across multiple groups, and levels.
Ability to work in a face‑paced environment and follow processes and procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
Problem solving and analytical abilities including the ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high‑level information into details and apply sound business knowledge.
Ability to multi‑task and handle on a proactive basis, changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment to maximize time‑management and efficiencies.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction; must be a self‑starter/self‑motivated.
Ability to work a weekly hybrid office schedule in our Waltham office.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $178,000 to $195000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here
About Us Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult‑to‑treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully‑integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.
Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021‑2023).
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E‑Verify employer.
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