Security Manager

Biopharma Careers; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Hyderabad is seeking a Security Manager to lead site security operations, oversee access control and visitor management, and coordinate emergency response and incident handling. You will partner with Global Security and local authorities to uphold policies and safeguard critical R&D facilities.

The role requires 8–10 years in corporate security, strong knowledge of security technologies, and excellent stakeholder communication. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of corporate security experience with relevant degrees.
• Experience managing security operations at a corporate campus or regulated facility.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, visitor management and physical security tech.
• Experience supervising contract security providers and technical vendors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily security operations for the Hyderabad R&D site.
• Oversee access control, visitor management, and contractor programs.
• Coordinate security system maintenance, upgrades, and vendor activities.
• Support emergency planning, drills, and business continuity efforts.
• Conduct investigations and document incidents with root-cause analysis.
• Engage with site leadership and stakeholders for security governance.

Skills

Security operations

Site security management

Access control & CCTV

Emergency management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Contract security vendors

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Security management systems

Smartsheets

Canva

Asana

AI tools

Job description

Career Category

Operations

Job Description

Security Manager - Security Operations

Join Amgen's Mission to Serve Patients

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission, to serve patients, drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together, researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

What you will do

Key Responsibilities

Site Security Operations

• Lead and manage daily security operations for the Hyderabad R&D site.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with Amgen Global Security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor site security risks and vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Conduct regular security assessments, inspections, and audits of facilities and operational processes.
• Support the Senior Regional Security Manager in implementing regional and global security initiatives.

Access Control & Visitor Management

• Oversee the site access control, badging, visitor management, and contractor management programs.
• Ensure compliance with site access requirements and visitor security procedures.
• Conduct periodic access control reviews and audits to validate appropriate access privileges.
• Administer and oversee site physical security systems including Access Control Systems, CCTV and Video Management Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Emergency Communication Systems, Security Monitoring Platforms
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, system upgrades, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management activities.
• Partner with Global Technical Security teams on security technology projects, enhancements, and new facility requirements.
• Coordinate system vendors and service providers to ensure reliable system performance and compliance.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of site Emergency Response and Business Continuity programs.
• Participate in emergency planning, drills, tabletop exercises, and crisis management activities.
• Serve as a member of the site incident management and emergency response structure.
• Coordinate with local emergency services, law enforcement agencies, and government authorities as needed.

Investigations and Incident Management

• Conduct or support internal security investigations in coordination with HR, Legal, Compliance, and Global Security.
• Manage security incidents through appropriate documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Ensure timely reporting and escalation of significant security events.
• Maintain investigation records and case documentation in accordance with company requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build collaborative relationships with Site Leadership, Facilities, EHS, HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for the Hyderabad site.
• Support leadership briefings, reports, metrics, and executive presentations.
• Represent the security function during site initiatives, projects, and operational reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree/Master's degree with and 8-10 years of corporate security experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in corporate security, site security management, biotechnology, , research, manufacturing, or technology environments.
• Experience managing security operations within a corporate campus, R&D facility, or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, visitor management, intrusion detection, and physical security technologies.
• Experience managing contract security service providers and technical security vendors.
• Knowledge of emergency management, crisis response, and business continuity principles.
• Investigative experience involving employee matters, policy violations, theft, workplace incidents, or security events.
• Ability to work effectively with local government agencies, law enforcement, and emergency responders.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, reporting tools, and security management systems.
• Experience on Smart sheets, Power BI, Canva, Asana, AI tools will be an additional advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.