Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Security Senior Manager

Description:
The Senior Security Manager provides strategic planning and direction as well as tactical management guidance and tools to ensure that “best practices” are employed to protect physical assets, proprietary information, and personnel. This includes development and implementation of risk-based asset protection plans, management of internal and external resources, budgets, integrated security systems, and comprehensive security programs. In addition, this position requires strong communication and decision-making skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as to work effectively with external government and public safety related agencies and organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes multiple information sources to identify security trends. Determines vulnerabilities and recommends cost-effective solutions.
• Manages the implementation of security processes and programs.
• Develop and manage budget within area of responsibility.
• Manages or participates in the development and/or implementation of security policies, standards and procedures.
• Provides consultation and interpretation of established security policies, programs and practices.
• Manages and/or leads work focus teams, complex projects, investigations or programs. May function as a liaison to external public safety and governmental agencies.
• Responsible for conducting or coordinating internal security investigations at the direction of the Legal and Human Resources departments (e.g., personnel issues, and criminal activity).
• Manages security response to emergency and crisis situations.
• Manages or participates in the development of emergency response and disaster plans.
• Works with local public safety and government agencies.
• Writes and prepares reports, programs and management summaries.
• Manages suppliers and external consultants supporting the mission and goals of the security function and Human Asset Protection program areas.
• Represent the security function to other departments and senior management.
• Responsible for security system design associated with existing building(s) and all new construction activity.
• Responsible for the management of the company photo ID, proprietary lock and key and access control programs. The access control responsibilities include visitor/contractor control, all badging processes and the oversight of technical services relating to both installation and maintenance of security hardware and software.
• Responsible for evaluating all department related services and making improvements as required.
• This description is not intended to be a complete statement of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the general work performed.

Education & Experience:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Corporate Security and/or Public Sector experience OR
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Corporate Security and/or Public Sector experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Corporate Security and/or Public Sector experience OR
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Corporate Security and/or Public Sector experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Corporate Security and/or Public Sector experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Senior-level experience in the global security environment that includes strategic responsibilities in the Life Sciences industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in criminal justice, business administration, law enforcement or security.
• 10+ years of industry and/or public sector experience. Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry experience.
• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP).
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to build cohesive and high-performing teams
• Ability to build strategic partnerships within the organization to deliver results
• Have general working knowledge about employment law and legal aspects of security Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly and effectively present information
• Professional level proficiency in English and Spanish languages
• Ability to translate strategic directions and guidance into tactical plans, processes and tools to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Have strong working knowledge of security risk management practices as well as regulatory and industry compliance
• Sound judgment regarding the protection of sensitive information
• Technical understanding of physical security systems and associated technologies Demonstrated supplier management experience
• Have investigative skills and ability to elicit and document relevant details
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain security standards, industry practices and programs (TAPA, C-TPAT, and AEO.)
• Demonstrated emergency and crisis management experience
• Have a fundamental understanding of budgeting and financial tracking
• Possess basic computer skills (i.e. report writing, spread sheets, internet research, etc.)