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Product Security Expert (f/m/d)


Company : Fresenius Medical Care


Location : Schweinfurt, Bavaria


Created : 2025-06-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Fresenius Medical Care is the world''s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases. As a global health care company, we have a special goal: provide the best possible care. Join us to improve the quality of life for a growing number of patients around the world and be a vital part of our team.#careerswithapurpose at FreseniusOver 128,000 people across the globe work at Fresenius to provide better ever medicine for ever more people. We offer you the opportunity to make a difference with your career and to become part of our impressive growth story.Fresenius Medical Care Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. More than four decades of experience in dialysis, innovative research, the global leader in dialysis services and products that is Fresenius Medical Care.The Product Security Expert (f/m/d) plays a critical operational role in the implementation and execution of the Product Security Program across the global product portfolio, including active, nonactive, and digital devices. The function supports the Product Security Officer by applying cybersecurity principles in day-to-day development activities, coordinating post market assessments, documenting risks, and ensuring the application of defined processes and controls in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards.The function works closely with engineering, design quality, regulatory, and post-market teams to help embed security by design, support vulnerability handling, and contribute to continuous improvement of the product security framework.Execution of the Product Security ProgramMaintain and continuously update the Cybersecurity Risk Register for all products in the portfolioExecute the Post-Market Surveillance process for cybersecurity, including analysis of security-related complaints, incidents, and vulnerabilitiesOperate the Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure and Incident Response process, including triage, coordination, tracking, and documentation.Act as the primary coordinator for product-related cybersecurity activities, working closely with R&D and system engineering teams to ensure secure product developmentContribute to the development and rollout of cybersecurity-related policies, SOPs, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with the overall QMS and evolving regulatory requirementsProduct-Level Security PlanningDefine and maintain Cybersecurity Management Plans and Security Verification Plans for CE products throughout the development lifecycleSupport Security Risk Management activities, including threat and risk analysis, countermeasure definition, and evaluation of residual cybersecurity risksSupport the preparation of risk/benefit assessments for cybersecurity risks to enable informed decision-making and documentationCollaborate in product roadmap planning, contributing cybersecurity input and supporting alignment with the state of the art in security technologies and practicesSuccessfully completed bachelor''s or master''s degree in computer science, information technology or similar fieldAt least 5 years of professional experience in IT Security, cybersecurity (e.g. embedded systems, risk management, regulatory requirements) with in-depth knowledge of enabling technologies and technical solutions in the field of cybersecurityExperience in R&D in medical devices or other industries with international exposureSolid knowledge of the whole development cycle for products from regulated industriesKnowledge of relevant cybersecurity regulations and guidelines such as (FDA pre-market and post-market guidance, Section 2.4b CFR, IEC 81001-5-1, IEC 62443-4-1, JSP 2.0)Relevant cybersecurity certifications are an advantageKnowledge of cybersecurity relevant tools (e.g. Microsoft Threat Modelling Tool, BlackDuck Binary Analysis Tool, Kali Linux)High engagement on achieving the targets and on the objectives of the position, proactive and solution-oriented approach towards problems, ability to work cross-functional with all levels of employeesGood and professional relationship to and communication with international colleagues and superiorsFluent English, in written and spoken, German language is a plus