Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. We aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint. Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities.
Arxada is seeking a Head of Compliance, CSV and Risk Management with deep knowledge and experience in Governance, risk management & compliance and process development. You will base the company’s validation framework on industry standards that meet all legal, regulatory and quality requirements applicable to the company, supporting the assessment of all systems and helping qualify them under a risk-based approach.
Essential Job Functions :
* Define the strategy for computer systems validation for the entire company.
* Ensure compliance controls are defined, documented, and aligned with compliance requirements.
* Identify, track, and manage IT risks.
* Regularly monitor adopted internal controls for effectiveness and compliance.
* Support Identity and Access Management solutions (e.g., SAML / SSO, MFA, Zero Trust design principles).
* Build efficient processes for Compliance, CSV and Risk Management following recent regulations and industry standards.
* Create, own and enforce the IT / OT Policies and standards.
* Ensure defined policies align with global Quality standards.
* Create the framework encompassing all documents, processes, and activities around CSV, Compliance and Risk Management.
* Ensure proper training and effective implementation of Compliance and CSV standards throughout the company.
* Engage with Enterprise Architecture to ensure Quality aspects are considered in IT / OT landscape decisions.
* Support data integrity investigations and create comprehensive reports for upper management.
* Perform risk assessments, report results to management, and establish formal risk tracking and acceptance processes.
Qualifications & Experience :
* Experience adopting and implementing risk management and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000-series, GxP).
* Sound information risk management background.
* Ability to translate CSV trends and requirements into a pragmatic CSV approach.
* Strong skills in creating concise documentation, including flowcharts.
* Technical background with a good understanding of compliance concepts and practical usage.
* Knowledge of cloud technologies / environments and implementing controls on IaaS environments.
* Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English; business fluency in German is desirable.
* Change-oriented with a positive outlook on change in the business world.
* Knowledge of IT developments and trends for added value internal consulting.
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