Global Security Strategy Director

Socket.dev; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Global Security Director to lead security strategy and risk management across the organization, protecting products, facilities, IP, and people. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and external partners to implement security initiatives and drive continuous improvements.

Responsibilities include building strategic relationships, communicating risk, and delivering metrics-based reporting while guiding security programs across multinational operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; extensive corporate/government security background preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and implement global security strategies and programs.
• Experience with international law enforcement collaboration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Abbott’s Global Security strategy ensuring business continuity and protection of assets.
• Engage with internal and external partners to exchange critical security intelligence and drive risk mitigations.
• Provide skilled leadership across Physical, Information, and Supply Chain security initiatives.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and communications to inform senior leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align security investments with business objectives.
• Serve as subject matter expert on security threats and advise on mitigation measures.

Skills

Leadership & strategy

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Cyber/physical security

Data analytics

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Global Security Director to lead security strategy and risk management across the organization, protecting products, facilities, IP, and people. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and external partners to implement security initiatives and drive continuous improvements.

Responsibilities include building strategic relationships, communicating risk, and delivering metrics-based reporting while guiding security programs across multinational operations.