Job Description

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!


Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .


This position is hybrid and will require minimum of 2 days working from office, our office is based in Bengaluru, India. At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Purpose and Scope:

As the Information Security Training & Awareness Lead, you will be a critical part of our Information Security Pod, responsible for building and leading a comprehensive security training and awareness program. Your role will be to create and promote a security-aware culture which positively changes behaviours across our organization and strategic partners, ensuring that we are all equipped to recognize and respond to security threats effectively.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive information security training and awareness strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Design and deliver engaging training programs, workshops, and materials to educate employees on information security policies, procedures, and best practices. Conduct regular assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements based on feedback and emerging threats. Collaborate with various departments to identify specific training needs and tailor programs accordingly. Create and maintain a library of training resources, including e-learning modules, videos, and documentation. Implement all-Astellas and targeted phishing campaigns, ensuring strategies to remediate risks from repeat clickers, Very Attacked People and Very Important People are effectively implemented. Monitor industry trends and emerging threats to ensure training content remains relevant and up-to-date. Organize awareness campaigns, events, and activities to promote a culture of security within the organization. Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding information security questions and concerns. Support end user adoption of new Information Security related systems, processes and controls which strengthen how we govern, identify, protect, detect, respond and recover from Information Security risks and threats. Define and measure the effectiveness of training and awareness initiatives in changing behaviors to protect VALUE for patients.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field. Proven experience in information security training and awareness, preferably in a leadership role. Strong understanding of information security principles, practices, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information in an understandable manner. Experience with e-learning platforms and training development tools is a plus. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+) are desirable. Experience in developing and managing training programs in a corporate environment. Familiarity with risk management and incident response processes.

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