Assoc. Dir., Global Security

MSD Malaysia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking a lead specialist for physical security in the APAC region within the Global Security Group. Under the guidance of Executive Directors, the incumbent will shape strategy, standards, demand planning and provide deployment and operational support to business stakeholders across APAC.

You will oversee guarding operations, design integrated security systems, manage external partners, and drive continuous improvement through benchmarking and risk assessments across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 10 years in security system consultancy/implementation.
• Experience with managed security system command centres.
• Ability to lead in a matrix organization and manage multiple regional projects.
• Strong knowledge of physical security equipment standards and technology.
• Proven ability to manage contractors providing system consultancy and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of GSG physical security strategy, demand planning, prioritization and standards.
• Provide deployment and operational support to APAC, including risk assessment and stakeholder training.
• Define and inspect physical security operations, technology standards and upgrades.
• Manage day-to-day security operations through partners, system integrators, or internal teams.
• Design and implement integrated facility security systems and service requirements.
• Direct external relationships to maximize life‑cycle value of security systems across sites.

Skills

Lead security strategy

Risk assessment

Security program management

Vendor & contractor management

Project management

Cross‑functional collaboration

Communications

Security systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Overview

Under the management and guidance of the Executive Directors, Regional Security and Global Security – Physical Security respectively, the incumbent will act as the lead specialist and consultant for all physical security matters within the APAC region for the Global Security Group (GSG).

Primary Activities

• Collaborate on the development of GSG physical security strategy, demand planning, prioritization, and standards as well as executing thereof.
• Provide deployment and operational support to the APAC region, including risk assessment/analysis, training to business stakeholders and other general security related activities.
• Define, author and/or inspect physical security man‑guarding operations, technology standards, policies and required upgrades.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of all physical security through outside partners/contractors, system integrators or internal resources.
• Design and implement integrated facility security systems and global service requirements for the company.
• Direct external relationships to ensure the viability of all physical security systems, legacy and new, maximizing investment through life‑cycle management and minimizing business disruption.
• Provide system solutions to specific security concerns identified through internal customer requests and security inspections.
• Develop and maintain operational processes to ensure Global Security Standards are maintained.
• Develop and administer processes for physical security vulnerability assessments and inspections for various guard operations and security systems (e.g., barriers, access control, visitor management, video surveillance, intrusion detection, duress, emergency notification).
• Provide product research, feasibility studies, project planning, tracking and quality assurance, and overall vendor communication and management.
• Leverage internal and external benchmarking to identify leading industry practices and drive continuous improvement for GSG.
• Direct and guide the Regional System Command Centre (APAC) in day‑to‑day operations including monitoring & responding to security system alarms/alerts and ensuring the security system health for all sites in APAC.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum Experience and Skills

• 10 years of security system consultancy/implementation experience in the security industry.
• Experience in managed security system command centre.
• Management experience regarding physical security in collaboration with safety, including IT and facility management.
• Collaboration in a matrix organization and ability to manage, track multiple projects in the region.
• In-depth knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art security equipment standards and technology encompassing all physical security products.
• Advanced knowledge of information, personnel and premises security processes and procedures and ability to develop and maintain appropriate levels of security.
• Knowledge of and ability to employ internal controls to enhance business strategies for detecting, delaying, assessing, responding and preventing loss and protecting assets.
• Proven ability to operate within a matrixed working environment and manage contractors who provide system consultancy and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to travel about 30% of the time.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Qualified Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).

Required Skills

• Business Process Creation
• Business Strategies
• Counterintelligence Investigations
• Crisis Management
• Cross‑Cultural Awareness
• Customer Service Leadership
• Cyber Investigations
• Demand Planning
• Executive Protection
• Incident Management
• Physical Security
• Prioritization
• Product Research
• Project Management
• Project Management Support
• Project Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Analysis
• Risk Assessments
• ROI Maximization
• Security Operations
• Security Risk Management
• Stress Management
• Supply Chain Security

Preferred Skills

• New employees and contingent workers are encouraged to apply.

Job Posting End Date: 09/30/2026