Umano Medical is building a candidate bank for a future CISO role to lead the organization’s cybersecurity vision across enterprise IT and medical device products ecosystems.
The CISO will define and operationalize a risk-based cybersecurity program that protects patients, products, intellectual property, and operations while supporting innovation and regulatory compliance.
This role is both strategic and hands-on, interfacing with executive leadership, R&D, Quality/Regulatory, IT/OT, and external stakeholders creating a unique playground and offering challenges.
Specifically, this is what your day might look like :
Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership
- Define and maintain the enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives
- Establish governance frameworks, policies, and security standards
- Advise executive leadership on cyber risk, threat landscape, and investment priorities
- Build and lead a scalable cybersecurity function (internal + external resources)
Product & Embedded Security (MedTech Focus)
- Integrate cybersecurity into product development lifecycle (Secure SDLC)
- Ensure compliance with:
- IEC 81001-5-1 (health software security)
- IEC 62443 (industrial / connected systems)
- FDA & Health Canada cybersecurity expectations - Drive threat modeling, secure architecture, vulnerability management, and post-market surveillance
- Partner with R&D (software & hardware) to embed security by design
Risk Management & Compliance
- Lead enterprise cyber risk management program
- Define risk appetite, assessment methodologies, and reporting dashboards
- Support regulatory submissions and audits (FDA, MDR, ISO 13485 context)
- Oversee third-party and supply chain cybersecurity risk
Security Operations & Incident Response
- Establish detection, monitoring, and response capabilities
- Lead incident response planning and crisis management
- Coordinate vulnerability disclosure processes (PSIRT)
Ensure business continuity and resilience planning
IT / OT / Connected Systems Security
- Secure enterprise IT infrastructure (cloud, endpoints, identity, network)
- Address OT / manufacturing cybersecurity risks
- Ensure proper segmentation between IT, OT, and clinical environments
- Oversee identity & access management strategy
Culture, Awareness & Enablement
- Promote a strong cybersecurity culture across all teams
- Train product managers and engineering teams on secure design principles
- Provide actionable guidance without blocking innovation
Life at Umano Medical
Enjoy a dynamic work in which fun, trust and teamwork are a priority. Be part of a culture focused on everyone's strengths and talents, all while advancing your career within the organization according to your interests.
The profile we're looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years in cybersecurity, including leadership roles
- Experience in regulated environments (medical device strongly preferred)
Strong knowledge of: - Secure development practices
- Embedded / IoT security
- Risk frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Join a committed and enthusiastic team within a growing company. People are truly first and foremost here, and you'll feel it from day one.
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