Senior Manager, Data Protection & Insider Risk - Asia

About this role

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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 bilingual proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English, along with strong cultural fluency and a solid 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: • Fluency in both Mandarin Chinese (and other local writing systems) and English is mandatory.

• 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 required.

• 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.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Brisbane - CA - US: $157,550 - $190,911
Princeton - NJ - US: $143,230 - $173,555 
San Diego - CA - US: $157,550 - $190,911
Seattle - WA: $157,550 - $190,911
 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.   Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits i

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