Associate Director, Regional Security

Job Description

Associate Director, Regional Security

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Reporting to the Regional Security Director, the Associate Director Regional Security (ADRS), AP is responsible for providing security support across a wide range of services in AP region for people and assets and operations, which include sales and marketing; manufacturing; and research. Incumbents are also responsible for providing lawful, objective, and thorough support for internal and external investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical & strategic security support to AP (assigned markets) operations.
• Establish and maintain seamless interface with AP management and operations.
• Support the analysis of security exposures and implement cost effective passive, reactive, and proactive programs to address these exposures.
• As directed by Regional Security Director, conduct/support internal and external investigations within AP. Will be required to travel extensively.
• Maintain close liaison with government, industry, security, and intelligence professionals within AP.
• Provide guidance and support to site operations within AP ensuring that worldwide standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Provide support as directed in the areas of Executive Protection, Crisis Management, Site Security Surveys, and Risk Assessment / Risk Analysis.

Experience Required

• Security professional with 5-10 years’ experience in corporate security and/or 5-10 years’ experience in law enforcement within AP.
• Strong background in investigations.
• Ability to identify security issues and customize & implement solutions.
• Proven ability to work in varying situations, from committee work in which a “team player” approach is essential to situations in which considerable independence and self-motivation is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and respond rapidly to breaking situations. Sound, proven judgment is a must.
• Fluent English skills and fluency in Korean/Chinese/ Japanese advantageous
• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) or equivalent.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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