Biotech and life sciences organizations sit at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and high-value intellectual property. From genomics to pharmaceutical R&D, research labs face growing risks tied to data theft, ransomware, and nation-state espionage. The CISOs leading security in this space must protect sensitive research while enabling scientists to move fast.
Erik Winebrenner
VP, Global Infrastructure and Security, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Erik Winebrenner leads global security and infrastructure for one of the world’s largest providers of laboratory equipment, research services, and life sciences platforms. His role spans securing lab systems, cloud research platforms, and highly sensitive scientific data across global operations.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewinebrenner
Michael Mitchell
Chief Information Security Officer
Michael Mitchell is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with confirmed CISO leadership experience. His background includes building and operating security programs in complex, regulated enterprise environments that closely mirror the risk profile of biotech research organizations.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mitchell-2689a03b
John Dickson
Chief Information Security Officer
John Dickson’s LinkedIn profile confirms his role as a CISO responsible for enterprise security strategy and execution. His leadership experience aligns with securing data-intensive and research-driven environments where uptime, integrity, and compliance are critical.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-e-dickson-ciso
Michael K. Green, CISSP
Chief Information Security Officer
With more than three decades in cybersecurity leadership, Michael Green brings deep expertise in risk management, governance, and security operations. His experience is highly relevant to biotech firms managing regulated research data and proprietary IP.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-green-ciso-cissp
Katie C.
Chief Information Security Officer
Katie is a long-tenured CISO with over 20 years in information security leadership. Her background spans IT operations and cybersecurity, positioning her well to support research environments that depend on both reliability and strong data protection.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-c-8027521
Biotech research labs are prime targets for cyber espionage, ransomware, and insider threats. Security leaders in this sector must balance strict regulatory requirements with the need for open collaboration and rapid innovation. As research becomes more data-driven and cloud-enabled, the role of the biotech CISO continues to expand.
These leaders represent the type of security leadership needed to protect scientific breakthroughs while keeping research moving forward.