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Etablierung von Cybersicherheitsfunktionen für führende CDMO

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Establishment of a CIS team and ISO 27001 certification

Heidrick helped a leading German CDMO to set up a CIS team and achieve ISO 27001 certification. Within 9 months, a 7-person team was set up and successful pen tests were conducted.

Company

  • The company is a leading global CDMO for the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on pharmaceuticals
  • Turnover of €1b and a growing workforce of currently 6.3k employees

Challenge

  • The company's primary focus is on quality and a long-term approach, which means CIS must play a crucial role in meeting those objectives
  • Given the lack of internal expertise, the company asked Heidrick to assist in identifying an interim manager with extensive experience in cyber security management and a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry

Goal

The goal is to set up a CIS team and achieve ISO 27001 certification within two years

Measures

Results

  • A CIS team of 7 people was established within 9 months
  • Two successful pen tests were completed with an external service provider
  • A clear project plan to achieve ISO 27001 certification was established

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