Global Security & Emergency Preparedness Lead

Avantor; California; Presencial; USD 98.000 - 157.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Avantor is seeking a Global Manager, Security & Emergency Preparedness to lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of our worldwide security and emergency programs. You will partner with Operations, Facilities, HR, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to reduce risk, strengthen preparedness, and protect people and assets across regions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field with significant experience in security, emergency management, and business continuity,

Formación

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in physical security, emergency management, risk management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience supporting multi-site, regional, or global operations.
• Experience developing and managing enterprise security and/or emergency preparedness programs.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and mitigation planning.
• Experience leading emergency response exercises, drills, and preparedness initiatives.
• Experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratory, distribution, logistics, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or industrial operations.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve global security strategy, standards, policies, and governance.
• Lead enterprise-wide physical security risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability reviews.
• Establish governance for site emergency response plans and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership during significant security incidents, emergencies, and business disruptions.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to integrate security into operations.
• Oversee relationships with third‑party security providers and service partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and organizational resilience across regions.

Conocimientos

Strategic planning

Risk analysis

Crisis leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Budget management

Change management

Training delivery

Vendor management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Security/EMS related field

CPP

PSP

CEM

AEM

CBCP

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

ICS/NIMS training

Descripción del empleo

Avantor is seeking a Global Manager, Security & Emergency Preparedness to lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of our worldwide security and emergency programs. You will partner with Operations, Facilities, HR, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to reduce risk, strengthen preparedness, and protect people and assets across regions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field with significant experience in security, emergency management, and business continuity,