Global Security Director — Remote, Risk & Crisis Lead

Danaher; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentive pay

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is seeking a Director of Global Security to lead the company’s global security strategy and operations. This role focuses on protecting personnel, facilities, assets, and business continuity while collaborating with EHS, Legal, HR, IT and Operations.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Global EHS and supports governance across regions. Extensive travel is required as part of enterprise risk management and security program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Business, Emergency Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant functional experience in security, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or corporate risk/security.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and enterprise‑level security programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and prioritize global security risks as part of enterprise risk & threat management including security plans in support of employment actions and facility decisions.
• Establish security policies, standards, and operating models across all regions and help define and execute a global security strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Standardize site security risk assessments and mitigation plans, ensure effective facility asset protection and oversee physical security systems including access control, surveillance, guard force programs.
• Support crisis management, incident response, business continuity, and executive incident escalation in response to major events such as workplace violence, natural disasters, and geopolitical disruptions.
• Define and provide executive protection strategies and travel security program elements aligned with Danaher protocols including: travel risk assessments, high-risk region protocols and real-time traveler tracking and support.
• Execute within a cross-functional environment in close partnership with EHS, Legal, HR, IT and Operations.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Executive protection

Travel security

Education

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

Master’s degree or advanced professional certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI)

Job description

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is seeking a Director of Global Security to lead the company’s global security strategy and operations. This role focuses on protecting personnel, facilities, assets, and business continuity while collaborating with EHS, Legal, HR, IT and Operations.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Global EHS and supports governance across regions. Extensive travel is required as part of enterprise risk management and security program execution.