IAM Governance Expert

Your Key Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Define and maintain the IAM Governance Framework across all identity platforms.
• Establish and document IAM processes and controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (GxP, GDPR).
• Lead IAM-related activities during internal and external audits, including evidence collection and issue resolution.
• Manage IAM-related issues, exceptions, and risks, collaborating with risk management and compliance teams.
• Analyze and identify new governance needs and translate them into actionable requirements and process improvements.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to embed governance in IAM operations and projects.
• Monitor the effectiveness of IAM controls and propose enhancements to improve security posture and operational efficiency.
• Provide governance oversight for identity lifecycle processes, access reviews, privileged access management, and role management.
• KPI: Governance maturity and compliance reporting.
  

Essential Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role

• University degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IAM Governance, preferably in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of IAM technologies and platforms: Active Directory, Entra ID, SailPoint ISC, SAP GRC, CyberArk.
• Proven experience in defining governance frameworks and IAM policies.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements and audit processes (GxP, GDPR).
• Experience in risk management, issue tracking, and exception handling within IAM.
• Ability to translate governance needs into operational processes and technical requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Essential Skills: Strong analytical and governance expertise with ability to influence stakeholders. Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English.
  

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with IAM maturity assessment and control frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Certifications in IAM technologies or governance frameworks (CISM, CISSP, SailPoint ISC).
  

You’ll receive

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model).
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative work culture.
• Opportunities for career growth in a global organization.
  

Why Sandoz?

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