Job Description

About Velsera

Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.

Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.

Velsera provides software and professional services for:

• AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development
• IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval
• Clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries!

What will you do?

Compliance & Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive information security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with the ISO 27001 framework
• Lead, manage, and mature the organization's Information Security Management System including risk treatment, internal audits, and readiness for external certification audits.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Security and Privacy Rules, ensuring compliance for all systems, processes, and applications handling PII and Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Conduct continuous monitoring and evidence collection to demonstrate compliance with relevant frameworks.
• Plan, conduct and manage internal and supplier audits
• Plan GRC activities, prioritise and implement them in timebound manner.
• Perform detailed security risk assessments and gap analyses on new and existing systems, with a focus on cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with Product, Technology, IT and Security teams to implement security controls into cloud / infra / environments, ensuring compliance. Provide technical guidance to them on implementing controls and best practices, specifically related to cloud security architecture and configurations.
• Review risk mitigations periodically and track remediation efforts to closure.
• Conduct third-party vendor risk assessments, focusing on their adherence to required compliance standards.
• Develop and deliver targeted security awareness and training programs focused on HIPAA and ISO 27001 requirements for all staff, including technical teams.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and processes to enhance the compliance and risk posture.
• Stay current on emerging cloud security threats, regulatory changes, and updates to the ISO 27001 family of standards and HIPAA.

Requirements

What do you bring to the table?

· Experience:

• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Information Security GRC, with a focus on risk management, compliance, and governance.
• Proven, hands-on experience driving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification programs.
• Deep practical knowledge and experience of implementing security controls ensuring compliance in a technical, cloud-centric environment.
• Strong technical competency in Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related cloud-native security services.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications (One or more highly preferred):
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
• CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge) or equivalent Cloud-specific security certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer).
• Hands-on experience with NIST 800-53 compliance frameworks is required.

Soft Skills

• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex security and compliance requirements / controls into clear actionable
• Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple, simultaneous audit and compliance initiatives.
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Benefits

• Flexible Work & Time Off - Embrace hybrid work models and enjoy the freedom of unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Health & Well-being - Access comprehensive group medical and life insurance coverage, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support.
• Growth & Learning - Fuel your professional journey with continuous learning and development programs designed to help you upskill and grow.
• Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable.
• & Many More...