Overview
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, EMEA Regional Security. This hybrid position will be based in Zug, Switzerland. Alternate hybrid locations may be considered at St. Anthony’s Road, Leeds, UK. The role may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements and is available across multiple countries.
This role provides regional leadership for Global Security across the EMEA region, ensuring the safety and security of people, assets, facilities, and operations. The Manager, EMEA Regional Security partners with site leaders, corporate functions, and external stakeholders to implement security strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with company standards and local regulations. It offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security outcomes in a complex, international environment while supporting business continuity and employee wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the Global Security strategy across EMEA, aligned with enterprise standards and regional risk profiles.
- Assess, mitigate, and manage physical security risks to employees, facilities, assets, and operations.
- Oversee incident management, investigations, and crisis response activities, including coordination with local authorities and emergency services.
- Partner with Real Estate, Facilities Management, HR, Legal, and Business leaders to integrate security into site operations and projects.
- Manage third-party security vendors and service providers, including performance, compliance, and cost controls.
- Ensure compliance with company security policies, regulatory requirements, and regional laws across EMEA countries.
- Provide security guidance for executive protection, travel risk management, and special events within the region.
- Analyze security trends and incidents to drive continuous improvement and proactive risk reduction.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field (required). Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education (preferred).
- Experience: Typically 6–8 years of progressive experience in corporate, regional, or enterprise security management with multi-country responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience managing physical security programs, risk assessments, and incident response in a complex organization; experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams in an international environment.
- Strong knowledge of security regulations, standards, and best practices applicable across EMEA; vendor and contract management experience.
- Preferred: Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries; prior people leadership or matrix leadership; crisis management and business continuity experience; familiarity with executive protection and travel risk management; experience in Switzerland and broader EMEA markets; strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Languages: Fluency in English required; additional European languages (e.g., German or French) preferred.
- Travel: Limited; up to ~30% international travel within EMEA.
- Certifications: CPP, PSP, or similar security certifications preferred.
Additional Information
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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Should you accept this position, details of any planned changes would be provided at an appropriate time and subject to consultation processes. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via the J&J careers site.
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