Job Description

Position Summary:

*This is a 1099 consulting role expected to last approximately 1 year.

The Director of Security will be responsible for overseeing and harmonizing security policies across all U.S. sites within our pharmaceutical/medical device manufacturing and distribution network. The Director of Security will provide leadership, strategic direction, and guidance to the security teams at each site, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. This position requires a proactive leader with extensive experience in security management within a regulated industry.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and standardize comprehensive safety and security programs, policies, procedures, and protocols across all U.S. manufacturing sites.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to site security managers and teams.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments for each site, identifying potential hazards, vulnerabilities, and developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of security controls to mitigate identified risks, ensuring the protection of personnel, assets, and intellectual property.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations related to security, as well as industry standards such as cGMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA, and HIPAA.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during security audits, ensuring that all findings are addressed promptly.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans for security breaches, emergencies, and other critical incidents.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, coordinating with law enforcement, emergency services, and other external agencies as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety and security measures through audits, inspections, and incident investigations, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and manage the safety and security department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining high security standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in security management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing industry.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Certified Security Manager (CSM) are highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of safety and security principles, regulations, best practices, security technologies, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis, if required.
• Ability to travel as required to various sites within the U.S.

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