Global Security Leader: Strategy, Risk & Protection

Abbott Laboratories; Illinois; On-site; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Global Security Director to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive security strategy protecting products, facilities, intellectual property, and people. The role drives risk-based decision making, partners with external agencies, and ensures business continuity across global operations.

The successful candidate will manage programs across Physical Security, Executive Protection, and Investigations, while delivering data-driven insights, training,

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a corporate or government environment.
• Must have a current high level security clearance
• Minimum 5 years of demonstratable international security management experience.
• Experience working with international law enforcement agencies (Interpol, Europol, etc…)
• Investigative and technical certifications desirable
• Possess broad and deep understanding of investigations
• Strong analytical skills with ability to define, collect, analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make fact-based decisions
• Experience planning and implementing Physical and Information Security Awareness program elements and/or role-based training programs
• Ability to communicate, present, and influence effectively within a multi-national, multicultural, setting; capable of interfacing/ influencing senior business leaders, staff, contractors, and other security professionals to build strong relationships
• Must be able to develop/nurture concepts into pragmatic, efficient, and effective solutions
• Must be self-directed and able to manage large, concurrent projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand and translate business strategy into relevant, value-added Security actions/ initiatives
• Ability to influence across multiple functions and teams

Responsibilities

• Formulating internal and external business and strategic relationships.
• Developing and implementing Abbott’s Global Security strategy protecting operations, people, and assets.
• Manage operational programs (Physical Security, Executive Protection, Supply Chain Security, Investigations).
• Provide risk-based security advice to business stakeholders as a trusted adviser.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, intelligence agencies to assess threats and mitigation.
• Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor progress and performance.
• Drive awareness of security road maps and investment decisions.
• Lead security training and awareness initiatives for employees and contractors.
• Lead and develop teams with performance, direction, hiring, and development.
• Align security initiatives with business strategy and organizational goals.

Skills

Security leadership

International security management

Risk assessment

Threat intelligence

Stakeholder comms

Cross-functional

Data analytics

Policy standards

Team management

Security training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Global Security Director to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive security strategy protecting products, facilities, intellectual property, and people. The role drives risk-based decision making, partners with external agencies, and ensures business continuity across global operations.

The successful candidate will manage programs across Physical Security, Executive Protection, and Investigations, while delivering data-driven insights, training,