Description

Reports To：CIO, Greater China & APAC

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Information Security lead to lead Information Security and Data Privacy across Greater China, covering Commercial, Manufacturing, supply, and R&D. This role is critical in ensuring full compliance with China's cybersecurity and data privacy regulations — including DSL, CSL, and PIPL — while supporting secure, scalable digital innovation in a highly regulated industry.
The ideal candidate will work in close partnership with the APAC & Greater China CIO, the PIPO (Head of Risk Management) , China compliance & legal , global information security team and global CISO to ensure that policies, processes, systems, and documentation fully align with legal requirements and laws. Additionally, the role will also cover the data & cyber security regulations and requirements across APAC markets, including north Asia, southeast of Asia and Australia & New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

Data Privacy & Compliance

- Interpret and implement DSL, CSL, PIPL and others related to cyber, data security for all China operations

- Support the APAC markets for the data and cybersecurity policy, document and process
- Partner with PIPO and the APAC & Greater China CIO to drive compliance in policy, system design, process governance, and documentation
- Lead internal audits, impact assessments, and maintain RoPA (Record of Processing Activities)
- Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, QA, and business stakeholders for incident response and regulatory alignment
- Develop and roll out data privacy training programs to strengthen organizational awareness

Information Security Leadership

- Lead Greater China and APAC information security strategy, governance, and operations
- Implement security policies in alignment with global InfoSec standards and local compliance needs
- Guide secure deployment of digital projects including cloud platforms and third-party integrations
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for systems, data, and vendors

- Collaborate with and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including:
• APAC & Greater China CIO
• China PIPO / Head of Risk Management
• Asia Compliance Leader
• Global CISO & Information Security Team
• China digital BP, Data, and Architecture teams
• China Legal & Compliance

• Global Technology Risk Management & Compliance

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, IT or related fields
- 10+ years of experience in Information Security, Privacy, or Compliance, preferably in Pharma or Life Sciences
- Strong knowledge of DSL, CSL, PIPL, and hands-on experience with audit readiness and enforcement

- Excellent soft skills
- Relevant certifications: CISSP, CIPM, CISA, CDPO
- Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English

Other Information

- Flexible working hours and possible travel
- Strong cross-functional collaboration opportunities in a globally integrated enterprise
- Impactful role in shaping the secure digital journey for one of the most regulated and innovative sectors

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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