Job Description

Be Part of a High-Performing Team

This opportunity supports a leading biopharmaceutical organization known for advancing innovative therapies and maintaining a strong commitment to data protection and regulatory compliance. The team operates in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, partnering closely with HR, Cybersecurity, IT, and functional Workday owners to manage a complex, enterprise-wide Workday landscape. With multiple modules in place and new initiatives underway, including modern AI-driven enhancements, this group is focused on elevating system security, strengthening governance, and ensuring seamless user experiences across the organization.

What’s In Store For You

Candidates joining this engagement will work within a mature Workday ecosystem that continues to evolve through new features, enhancements, and cross-functional projects. The hybrid schedule provides a balanced structure while still creating opportunities to meaningfully engage with business, technical, and operational teams. As the security lead, you'll be central to shaping the organization’s security governance model and supporting upcoming initiatives set to roll out in the new year.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead strategy, design, and configuration for Workday security across all modules
• Implement and maintain role-based, domain, and business process security controls
• Oversee integration and service account security to safeguard data flow across connected systems
• Conduct security reviews, audits, and SoD assessments, recommending and executing improvements
• Guide teams through Workday releases, regression testing, and new functionality
• Create and maintain governance frameworks and security documentation
• Resolve complex security issues, troubleshoot access challenges, and oversee user provisioning
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in HR, Cybersecurity, integrations, and People Operations

Do You Bring Proven Success in Workday Security Leadership?

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of Workday experience, including 5+ years focused exclusively on security
• Workday Pro Security Certification (required)
• Strong background in designing and maintaining RBAC, domain security, and business process security
• Hands-on experience supporting Workday integrations, EIB/feed security, and SSO
• Experience participating in at least one full Workday implementation
• Ability to lead architecture discussions, establish best practices, and assess risk
• Audit, compliance, and SoD analysis experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across HR, IT, and technical teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HR, Computer Science, or a similar field

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to AI-enabled security tools or agent-based security models
• Background in biopharmaceutical or highly regulated industries
• Experience with multiple Workday modules: HCM, Talent, Absence, Recruiting, Learning, etc.
• Familiarity with SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, or similar security frameworks

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

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About us:

Axiom Path is a global solutions provider leveraging AI and pre-built analytics to deliver exceptional services across various domains. Our core values (Accountability, Excellence, Integrity, and Community) guide us in providing optimized results and unparalleled service. We are an equal opportunity employer, a SIA-recognized diversity-owned firm, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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