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Position Summary:

The ideal candidate is an experienced data security and Data Loss Protection (DLP) professional with expertise in investigations and incident response related to operations in Mainland China. The role requires an understanding of the regulatory and technological environment in China. By leveraging both linguistic capability and cultural insight, this specialist will help connect global teams with local stakeholders to support effective and compliant data protection practices.

The Data Protection & Insider Risk Senior Specialist will be a key member of our data security and data loss prevention (DLP) program, supporting review and analysis. This U.S.-based position with a hybrid work schedule.

The successful candidate will assist with developing and implementing strategies to safeguard BMS sensitive and confidential data while ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and standards. Responsibilities include triaging, investigating, and escalating alerts, identifying emerging risks, and driving innovative enhancements to BMS's data protection posture. The role will require close coordination with stakeholders across the U.S. and globally.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in data security and DLP, with a strong background in cyber security, risk management, and compliance.

This role is pivotal in safeguarding BMS's intellectual property and patient data, directly supporting our commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global cross-functional collaboration with international teams. Assist with the Data Loss Prevention engineering teams in India and Switzerland on the development and implementation of Data Loss Prevention policies specifically tailored to the China market.

• Triage all alerts, conduct investigations and escalate accordingly.

• Lead periodic assessments to identify risks to data security and assist with the development of action plans to mitigate those risks.

• Review and suggest updates to the response plan for investigating and escalating non-compliance events against BMS DLP policies.

• Develop and maintain metrics related to the data protection programs performance in the China market.

• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data security and DLP technologies and make recommendations for improvements to existing systems.

China Specific Focus:

• Deep understanding of local business culture and experience working with China based stakeholders.

• Knowledge of collaboration technologies popular in China for both business and non-business use.

• Strong grasp of China based laws, regulations, standards, and trade barriers affecting data protection and security.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in data security and DLP, including strong cyber security, risk management, and compliance background.

• Fluency in both Mandarin Chinese (and other local writing systems) and English is preferred.

• Proven experience with investigating and participating in incident response efforts related to DLP.

• Familiarity with DLP technologies (encryption, access controls, ticketing systems), and security incident and event management (SIEM) systems.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate risks and suggest controls to mitigate those risks.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across various regions.

• Experience with security incident and event management (SIEM) systems and principles.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials - if this role excites you, but doesn't perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplaceaccommodations/adjustmentsand ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplaceaccommodation/adjustmentprior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonableaccommodations/adjustmentsin completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries toadastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visitcareers.bms.com/eeo-accessibilityto access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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