Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. With a history of innovation spanning over a century, we aim to develop sustainable solutions that protect health and extend infrastructure lifespan while reducing ecological footprints. Sustainable preservation is a top priority, and we are investing strategically to create greener solutions that help customers adapt to environmental and social changes.
We are seeking a Head of Compliance, CSV, and Risk Management to join our new Center of Excellence (COE). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in governance, risk management, compliance, and process development. You will establish the company's validation framework based on industry standards, ensuring all legal, regulatory, and quality requirements are met. You will assess systems and qualify them using a risk-based approach, acting as the main contact for both IT and non-IT systems concerning validation and compliance questions.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Define and implement the strategy for computer systems validation across the company.
2. Ensure compliance controls are defined, documented, and aligned with regulatory requirements; identify, track, and manage IT risks.
3. Monitor internal controls for effectiveness and compliance, aiming for continuous process improvement.
4. Support Identity and Access Management solutions (e.g., SAML / SSO, MFA, Zero Trust principles).
5. Develop efficient processes for Compliance, CSV, and Risk Management in line with current regulations and standards.
6. Create, maintain, and enforce IT / OT Policies and standards, coordinating with Global Quality to ensure alignment with global standards.
7. Establish a comprehensive framework covering all CSV, Compliance, and Risk Management documentation and activities that meet regulatory standards.
8. Provide training and ensure effective implementation of compliance and CSV standards throughout the organization.
9. Engage with Enterprise Architecture to incorporate quality considerations into IT / OT decisions.
10. Support data integrity investigations and prepare detailed reports for management.
11. Conduct risk assessments, communicate findings to management, and develop formal risk tracking and acceptance processes.
Qualifications:
1. Experience implementing risk management and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000-series, GxP).
2. Strong background in information risk management.
3. Up-to-date knowledge of CSV trends and requirements, with the ability to translate them into pragmatic approaches.
4. Ability to produce concise documentation, including process flowcharts.
5. Technical background with understanding of compliance concepts and practical applications (e.g., Network Engineering, Security, Threat Management, Databases, SDLC).
6. Experience with cloud technologies and controls in IaaS environments.
7. Excellent communication skills in English; business fluency in German is desirable.
8. Proactive change management skills, with a positive attitude towards organizational change.
9. Stay informed of IT developments and trends to provide added value through internal consulting.
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