Senior Manager, GRC Technology, Metrics, and Automation
- Greece-Thessaloniki Chortiatis
- United States - New York - New York City
ROLE SUMMARY
Our Global Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance team provides comprehensive blueprints for cybersecurity excellence by embedding governance, risk management, and compliance into every layer. The team is responsible for ensuring risk-based decision-making is used and that security, privacy, and regulatory compliance is integrated seamlessly with Pfizer’s organization.
We are seeking a Senior Manager, GRC Technology, Metrics & Automation, to drive the modernization and optimization of our cybersecurity GRC technology ecosystem. This role is responsible for the hands-on leadership of GRC platforms, automation capabilities, metrics programs, and digital enablement strategies that support cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance at enterprise scale.
This role will partner across R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, Digital, and Corporate functions to deliver integrated, data-driven GRC solutions—transforming how the organization measures, monitors, and reports on cyber risk and control effectiveness.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of enterprise GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC) to ensure scalable, integrated support for risk, compliance, and cybersecurity objectives.
Design and implement automated workflows, control monitoring, and integrations across complex IT and business environments to reduce manual effort and increase assurance coverage.
Develop and maintain executive-ready cybersecurity metrics, KPIs, and dashboards that provide leadership with consistent, data-driven visibility into risk posture, control effectiveness, and program maturity.
Identify and implement AI-enabled capabilities within GRC platforms to enhance risk analytics, anomaly detection, and decision-support automation.
Partner with senior leaders across business units and technology functions to translate requirements into GRC technology solutions that align with internal policies and global regulatory expectations.
Ensure GRC technology solutions align with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and pharmaceutical-specific regulatory expectations (e.g., GxP, data integrity, patient safety).
Evaluate platform performance, adoption rates, and control assurance effectiveness; champion a culture of technology-enabled accountability and transparency across all GRC processes.
Manage, coach, and develop a small team of GRC technology analysts and/or contractors; foster professional growth and technical capability building.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
6+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, or compliance roles
Experience overseeing technology-enabled GRC, automation, or platform-driven risk and compliance programs at scale
Hands‑on experience implementing or managing enterprise GRC platforms, such as ServiceNow GRC/IRM, Archer, or equivalent
Experience designing automated workflows, integrations, and control monitoring across complex IT and business environments
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and how they translate into GRC tooling
Prior experience modernizing GRC capabilities through digitization, automation, analytics, and continuous control monitoring
Background working in highly regulated industries, preferably pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or manufacturing
Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders, architects, engineering teams, and cross‑functional business partners
Experience managing large‑scale technology enablement programs, including platform roadmaps, governance models, and enterprise adoption
Strong data and analytics mindset, with experience leveraging dashboards and reporting to drive insights and decision making
Demonstrated experience in an agile work environment possessing qualities such as a collaborative mindset, adaptability to change, and a proactive problem-solving approach
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar
Experience using GRC tools (e.g., Archer)
Excellent strategic thinking
Deeply analytical and credible
Fact-based decision-makinggrounded in metrics, dashboards, and platform insights
Ability to challenge, influence, and support senior leadership
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to bring structure to ambiguous technology and process problems
Resourceful, self-motivated, and proactive – strong drive for excellence
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Travel as required by the business (less than 20% domestic and/or international)
Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
This role is NOT remote
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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