About UsIkerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical) is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare.The RoleWe are seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to lead our security strategy and internal IT operations. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the highest standards of data privacy within the medical device software landscape. You will bridge the gap between technical security measures and the strategic needs of our growing global team.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement the company-wide information security strategy and roadmap.Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems.Lead compliance efforts for relevant standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR.Manage risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response protocols.Supervise the procurement and management of hardware/software for a distributed workforce.Foster a culture of security awareness through continuous training and policy development.Requirements8 years of experience in a similar position (Finance sector start search)Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM) preferred.Significant experience in information security and IT leadership, ideally within the healthcare or finance industry.Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS) and modern infrastructure tools.Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and data privacy initiatives.Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.BenefitsA chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.
About Us
Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical) is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare.
The Role
We are seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to lead our security strategy and internal IT operations. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the highest standards of data privacy within the medical device software landscape. You will bridge the gap between technical security measures and the strategic needs of our growing global team.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the company-wide information security strategy and roadmap.
- Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems.
- Lead compliance efforts for relevant standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR.
- Manage risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response protocols.
- Supervise the procurement and management of hardware/software for a distributed workforce.
- Foster a culture of security awareness through continuous training and policy development.
Requirements
- 8 years of experience in a similar position (Finance sector start search)
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM) preferred.
- Significant experience in information security and IT leadership, ideally within the healthcare or finance industry.
- Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS) and modern infrastructure tools.
- Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and data privacy initiatives.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Benefits
- A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.
- A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.
Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical AG) is a fast-growing digital healthcare company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, focused on developing healthcare solutions to generate and organise insights and knowledge, enhance clinical diagnostics and pharmaceutical R&D. Improving patient outcomes and quality of life through innovation and working together with colleagues who love what they do is what gets us up every morning.Both idealistic and pragmatic, we are passionate and execution-driven entrepreneurs who are striving to make an impact. In our daily work, we love to tackle challenges, value collaboration and speed in execution and create an environment where no day is the same.
Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical AG) is a fast-growing digital healthcare company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, focused on developing healthcare solutions to generate and organise insights and knowledge, enhance clinical diagnostics and pharmaceutical R&D. Improving patient outcomes and quality of life through innovation and working together with colleagues who love what they do is what gets us up every morning.
Both idealistic and pragmatic, we are passionate and execution-driven entrepreneurs who are striving to make an impact. In our daily work, we love to tackle challenges, value collaboration and speed in execution and create an environment where no day is the same.
