Elizabeth Royer Cissp, Cipt, Cipm, Sabsa Scf
About Elizabeth Royer Cissp, Cipt, Cipm, Sabsa Scf
Elizabeth Royer is an Executive Director specializing in IT Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Cybersecurity at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, with over twenty years of experience across various industries including pharmaceuticals and technology. She holds multiple certifications and has a strong background in developing risk management programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Current Role at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Elizabeth Royer serves as the Executive Director of IT Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Cybersecurity at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in Waltham, Massachusetts. In her role, she focuses on implementing risk-based business solutions that align with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience in Governance and Compliance
Elizabeth Royer has held several significant positions in governance, risk, and compliance prior to her current role. She worked as the Senior Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance at Endurance International Group from 2017 to 2019. Before that, she was the Director of Global ISEC/QA at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research from 2006 to 2010, and the Senior Director of GRC and Corporate Compliance Officer at Mimecast from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Royer earned her Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Pre-Med from Bucknell University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in cybersecurity and compliance within various industries.
Certifications and Expertise
Elizabeth Royer holds multiple professional certifications, including CISSP, CIPT, CIPM, and SABSA SCF. These certifications reflect her high level of expertise in cybersecurity and privacy management. She specializes in the phased implementation of practical, risk-based business solutions to support business objectives.
Extensive Industry Experience
With over twenty years of experience, Elizabeth Royer has worked across various international business verticals, including pharmaceutical/biotech, technology, financial services, and retail. Her experience encompasses conducting information risk management assessments, gap analyses, and regulatory compliance management across multiple standards such as HIPAA/HITECH, FDA, GLBA, SOX, FISMA, and GDPR.