Full-Time
Director of Managed Security Services
van den Boom & Associates
51-200 employees
Outsourced finance for life sciences
No salary listed
Remote in USA
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- Prior experience at an existing Managed Security Service Provider in a leadership or senior technical capacity is required; internal or enterprise-only security experience is not a substitute.
- Hands-on experience with Security Operations and SIEM tooling such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or LogRhythm is required.
- Experience across EDR/XDR, SOAR, vulnerability management, identity and access security, email security, and threat intelligence is required.
- Proven experience building and managing administrative security and compliance programs, including leading organizations through SOC 2 Type II and/or HITRUST audits, is required.
- Direct experience with compliance automation platforms such as Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe is required.
- Strong working knowledge of SOC 2, HITRUST, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and HIPAA is required.
- The ability to communicate security risk and posture clearly to technical staff and business or executive stakeholders is required.
- Own the Secure + MDR offering as the technical and operational face of the security practice.
- Set the roadmap, tooling stack, and staffing model for the security operations function as it scales.
- Define service-level agreements, escalation paths, and quality standards for 24/7 managed detection and response delivery.
- Own the security incident response process end to end, including detection, triage, client communication, and post-incident review.
- Directly manage or oversee Security Operations Center and Security Operations functions, including SIEM monitoring, threat detection, alert triage, and incident response.
- Maintain and optimize the security tool stack, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, vulnerability management, identity and access security, email security, and threat intelligence feeds.
- Evaluate and integrate new security tools and partners as the managed detection and response practice matures.
- Build, document, and manage administrative security programs, including policies, controls, and evidence collection, to support internal and client compliance obligations.
- Lead the attainment and ongoing maintenance of SOC 2 Type II, HITRUST, ISO 27001, and other relevant frameworks for the company and its clients.
- Own compliance automation tooling, including control mapping, audit readiness, and continuous monitoring.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors and compliance reviews.
- Act as the technical security authority in sales conversations, quarterly business reviews, and security due diligence requests.
- Partner with sales and leadership to scope client security needs and translate risk into clear recommendations.
- Work with the Service Desk and other delivery functions so security controls are embedded in day-to-day operations.
- Build and lead the security operations team as the practice scales.
- Establish metrics and reporting to track security posture, incident trends, and program maturity for leadership and the board.
- Experience serving life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, GIAC/GCIH, or Certified Information Systems Auditor.
- Experience building a security service line or practice from an early stage rather than only operating an existing mature one.
van den Boom & Associates provides outsourced back-office services for VC-backed life science companies, including finance and accounting, contracts management, HR, IT support, and CFO-level guidance. They staff on demand and handle transaction support, technical accounting, audit readiness, SOX compliance, and staff augmentation to help companies grow without building full internal teams. Their edge comes from deep life sciences focus and experience with over 300 companies from startup to liquidity, delivering an end-to-end suite tailored to biotech and pharma stages. Their goal is to help life science firms scale responsibly by delivering practical, compliant governance and financial operations aligned with development milestones and strategic transactions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 12, 2026 partnership funds tech-enablement, data analytics, and leadership expansion.
- vdB&A launched IT managed services, broadening wallet share with existing life-sciences customers.
- 160+ active clients across startups and public companies create recurring cross-sell and retention upside.
What critics are saying
- Gridiron’s August 2026 expansion mandate risks commoditizing vdB&A’s white-glove service model.
- If client concentration rises, one biotech funding winter can crush utilization quickly.
- Private-equity pressure on service margins can trigger talent churn and damage Esther van den Boom’s franchise.
What makes van den Boom & Associates unique
- vdB&A embeds finance, HR, compliance, and IT for 160+ life-sciences clients.
- Esther van den Boom has scaled the firm since 2014 across five offices.
- Gridiron Capital backed vdB&A in July 2026, validating its specialized outsourced-pharma niche.
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Financial Advisors: Houlihan Lokey, Guggenheim Securities, Clearsight Advisors
Gridiron Capital partners with van den Boom & Associates. Aug 12, 2026, 08:00 ET Gridiron Expands its Outsourced Pharma Services Expertise with Provider of Outsourced Finance, Accounting, and Back-Office Services to Life Sciences Companies NEW CANAAN, Conn., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Gridiron Capital, LLC ("Gridiron Capital" or "Gridiron"), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce its partnership with van den Boom & Associates ("vdB&A" or the "Company"). Together, Gridiron and vdB&A, under Esther van den Boom's continued leadership, will invest in the people, processes, and technology to further strengthen the Company's role as the go-to white-glove, operational partner to emerging life sciences companies. vdB&A provides life sciences companies with a full-suite, embedded outsourced back-office solution that spans finance and accounting, human resources, contract management, compliance, and a newly launched information technology (IT) managed services offering. The Company serves 160+ active clients with a team of 150+ professionals, supporting companies at every stage of growth, from newly formed startups to public companies. Founded by Esther van den Boom in 2014, vdB&A is headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Boston, Jacksonville, Minneapolis, and the Philippines. The partnership with vdB&A underscores Gridiron's conviction in its Outsourced Pharma Services Thematic Area of Expertise(TM) and builds on the firm's experience partnering with healthcare and pharma-adjacent services businesses, most recently including Gridiron's investment in Health Monitor Network. Gridiron will support vdB&A's continued growth by leveraging its Centers of Excellence to help the Company grow its core offerings and expand into adjacent services, and invest in tech-enablement, data analytics, and organizational development as it scales. Scott Harrison, Managing Partner and COO at Gridiron Capital, said, "vdB&A solves a real problem for companies whose success depends on staying focused on the science. For more than a decade, the vdB&A team has earned the trust of life sciences companies by giving them the operational leverage to grow. We see meaningful opportunity ahead as the business adds new services and invests in its people and technology, and we are excited to be their partner." Esther van den Boom, Founder and Managing Partner of vdB&A, said, "Since founding vdB&A, our focus has been on giving life sciences companies the turn-key back office and operational support they need so they can focus on improving patient outcomes and lives. In Gridiron, we found a partner that will enable us to continue being best in class, while expanding our offerings to serve more client needs. We are confident this next chapter will benefit both our clients and our people." Aaron Stoppelmann, Principal at Gridiron Capital, added, "vdB&A sits at the intersection of two durable trends, the growth of venture-backed life sciences companies and their increasing preference for specialized partners to manage core operations. The Company's consistent growth and client retention reflect the strength of that position. Gridiron will support its continued expansion through investments in leadership, new service offerings, and technology." Guggenheim Securities, LLC and Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisors and Greenberg Traurig, LLP served as legal counsel to Gridiron. Clearsight Advisors served as financial advisor and Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP served as legal counsel to van den Boom & Associates. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. About Gridiron Capital Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in business services, consumer products & services, and industrial growth segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful businesses on a day-to-day basis. Additional information is available on the firm's website: www.gridironcapital.com. About van den Boom & Associates van den Boom & Associates is an outsourced back-office firm offering finance, accounting, HR, contract management, IT managed services, SOX implementation and compliance, and technical accounting and transaction support to life sciences companies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the Company serves 160+ active clients through a team of 150+ professionals across five offices in the United States and the Philippines. Additional information is available at vandenboomassociates.com. Gridiron Capital, LLC Scott Harrison Managing Partner & COO Contact Us Media Contact: Madeline Jones / Erik Carlson Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher 212.355.4449 SOURCE Gridiron Capital, LLC
Mission BioCapital announces opening of $4 million 2026 Platinum Program contest and 2025 Platinum ticket investments. PR Newswire - Up to eight winners to receive up to $500,000 each in pre-seed funding, incubator space, equity for discovery services, and expert mentorship - - New sponsors AbbVie, TIAP, Connecticut Innovations, CCRM, and Norton Rose Fulbright join existing partners Mission BioCapital, Ono Venture Investment, Alloy Therapeutics, HitGen, Goodwin, and van den Boom & Associates to support high-potential biotechnology innovation around the globe - CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Mission BioCapital (MBC), in partnership with sponsors AbbVie, Ono Venture Investment (OVI), Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP), Connecticut Innovations, Alloy Therapeutics, HitGen, CCRM, Goodwin, Norton Rose Fulbright, and van den Boom & Associates announced today that applications are open internationally for the 2026 Platinum Program. MBC's Platinum Program aims to advance high-potential life sciences start-up companies by providing pre-seed funding, global laboratory space, expert mentorship, and discovery services to accelerate their launch and initial development. Early-stage biotechnology innovators from around the globe are invited to apply. "Since 2022, Mission BioCapital's Platinum Program has helped launch 24 exceptional early-stage founders, deploying a total of $11.5 million in pre-seed funding and hands-on support to turn breakthrough ideas into medical breakthroughs," said Jennifer Griffin, Ph.D., Partner, Mission BioCapital. "We're thrilled to celebrate our alumni's ongoing achievements and excited to extend Platinum Program access to the next wave of biotech visionaries from around the world." The 2026 Platinum Program will award each of up to eight winning start-ups: * A guaranteed lab bench in one of MBC's 31 affiliated incubators located in 22 cities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan * Up to $500,000 of pre-seed capital from MBC, AbbVie, OVI, TIAP, and Connecticut Innovations * Drug discovery services from Alloy Therapeutics and HitGen to enable companies with a derisked path to lead candidate * Consulting support from any affiliates within the CCRM group of companies * General counsel, intellectual property, and finance and accounting services from Goodwin, Norton Rose Fulbright, and van den Boom & Associates * Strategic scientific and business development mentorship from experts at MBC, AbbVie, OVI, Alloy Therapeutics, HitGen, CCRM, and other companies across MBC's corporate network MBC will be accepting applications between April 1 and May 15, 2026, and winners will be announced in Summer 2026. To apply, please visit: www.missionbiocapital.com/platinum-program. Only non-confidential information will be required for application.