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Lead, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Remote)

Emergent BioSolutions
GovernanceRemoteFull-timeGaithersburg, MD

Emergent BioSolutions is hiring for the role of Lead, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Remote), Gaithersburg, MD (Remote). This is a Governance role in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Emergent BioSolutions.

Organization: Emergent BioSolutionsLocation: Gaithersburg, MDWorkplace: RemoteFocus: GovernancePosted: Aug 15, 2026
Emergent BioSolutions is hiring for this Governance role in Gaithersburg, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring. See other GRC roles in Gaithersburg →

Summary: The Lead for Governance, Risk and Compliance will oversee cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance processes, including the data protection and security awareness training programs. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the IT Vice President and CISO at Emergent. The role will initially focus on maturing enterprise-wide data protection capabilities, including data classification, data loss prevention, information protection, and data governance frameworks. Over time it will expand to support Manufacturing OT security and oversee broader GRC functions, including cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, security policies and standards, and security governance. The ideal candidate combines strong cybersecurity expertise with program leadership, executive communication, and experience implementing security programs that leverage governance and technology. The position is hands-on and requires strong cross-functional collaboration.

Location and market context

This role is based in Gaithersburg on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Emergent BioSolutions's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About governance roles

Governance roles design the structures, policies, and oversight that keep complex programs accountable, coordinating across legal, risk, compliance, and technology. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as governance frameworks, policy standards, and oversight and reporting practices.

How to position yourself for this governance role

Strong candidates emphasize policy and standard-setting, committee and stakeholder coordination, oversight reporting, and translating strategy into durable operating structures. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Emergent BioSolutions would apply governance frameworks, policy standards, and oversight and reporting practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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