Information Security Lead

Cencora, previously known as AmerisourceBergen, is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving lives. Ranked #21 on the Global Fortune 500, our team members are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures.

Our Shared Service Center in Lithuania is experiencing rapid growth and we have many diverse and exciting roles in Customer Service, Operations, IT, Finance and HR. Join us and make a positive impact on human and animal health.

Job Details

The Information Security Lead is a senior, business-facing cybersecurity leader responsible for ensuring that cyber risk is identified, translated, challenged, and managed effectively within the assigned IBG markets or business units. The role operates as a trusted advisor to Business and IT leadership, influencing decisions at the right time to avoid unmanaged risk acceptance. It is not a purely operational role but requires strong technical depth paired with business acumen and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary security contact for assigned IBG markets / BUs
• Translate technical risk into business impact and decision-ready language
• Provide early-stage security input in critical initiatives and transformations
• Challenge solutions that deviate from security standards or blueprints
• Perform and oversee risk assessments across systems, services, and vendors
• Ensure effective risk tracking, remediation, and escalation
• Drive risk-based prioritization across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Support regulatory compliance, audits, and control frameworks
• Drive and follow up technical remediation actions (vulnerabilities, continuity, resilience)
• Support local deployment of central security capabilities
• Ensure alignment between security architecture, operations, and business needs
• Build strong relationships with Business leadership, Local IT, and InfoSec
• Act as security ambassador, promoting awareness and cultural adoption
• Support major transformations and technical debt programs
• Prevent uncontrolled risk accumulation
• Balance business enablement vs. risk exposure
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certification in Information Security Strategy Management (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Security + Certification
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• TS-SCI Security Clearance Certification
  
  

Work Experience

• Experience working across enterprise IT environments, including infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and third-party vendors
• Hands-on experience with Identity & Access Management (IAM) and security controls
• Experience supporting or collaborating on network, endpoint, and cloud security initiatives
• Exposure to vulnerability management, incident response, and remediation activities
• Experience conducting cyber risk assessments in complex or regulated environments
• Experience reviewing technical architectures and identifying security risks and gaps
• Experience balancing security requirements with business, operational, and delivery needs
• Experience working with data protection, privacy, and information security practices
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in fast-paced environments
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and enterprise security practices
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS
• Understanding of third-party/vendor risk management processes
• Knowledge of data classification, data protection, privacy, and PII handling
• Understanding of encryption fundamentals and secure data handling practices
• Ability to assess security risks pragmatically based on business impact
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence decisions and provide constructive challenge
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with a high level of autonomy.
  
  

Salary: 5,681.01- 8,115.79 eur gross/month

What Cencora offers

We offer a competitive annual bonus, life insurance from Day 1, a best-in-class health insurance package, and up to 6 fully paid benefit days a year. As a Cencora employee, you have the benefit of our referral bonus scheme, our boundless learning opportunities and our global Employee Assistance Program. We have a wonderful office location in Quadrum, equipped with everything you need for a small break at work and fresh snacks at all times. Become part of our purpose-driven, multicultural team now and help us create healthier futures

Full time

Gross Salary Range (Monthly)

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: World Courier (Lithuania) UAB