Global Leader, Executive Protection & Travel Security

EP Wired; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness & Wellness reimbursement

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and year-end shutdown

Company holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

401(k) company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Head of Executive Protection and Travel Security to lead the design and execution of global protection programs for senior executives and high-risk personnel. This role reports to the Vice President of Global Security and drives risk mitigation, travel security protocols, and compliance across borders.

You will build a world-class team, coordinate with legal and operations, and translate security strategies into practical policies, training, and incident response capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years in security management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing high-profile or high-risk personnel protection programs.
• Extensive knowledge of global security threats and emerging trends.
• Experience in managing security for a global organization.
• Crisis management and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to communicate security protocols to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for physical protection of senior executives and high-risk personnel.
• Design and implement personalized executive protection programs tailored to individuals.
• Ensure 24/7 global protection capability for executives, including risk assessments and secure transportation.
• Collaborate with the corporate legal team to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and conduct training programs for executive protection personnel and senior executives.
• Develop and execute a global travel security program with risk assessments and threat monitoring.
• Establish a crisis management framework for travel-related incidents.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of safe and secure destinations.
• Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities proactively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate executive protection strategies into corporate policies.
• Oversee incident management and response, leading investigations and resolutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the executive protection and travel security team.

Skills

Leadership

Security management

Crisis management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, International Relations, or related field

Job description

Biogen is seeking a Head of Executive Protection and Travel Security to lead the design and execution of global protection programs for senior executives and high-risk personnel. This role reports to the Vice President of Global Security and drives risk mitigation, travel security protocols, and compliance across borders.

You will build a world-class team, coordinate with legal and operations, and translate security strategies into practical policies, training, and incident response capabilities