Senior Director, Global Security at Alkermes, Inc. in Waltham, MA

The Senior Director, Global Security will lead the development and implementation of an effective and efficient physical security strategy across the company to support Alkermes’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Vice President, Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS), the role-holder will oversee a portfolio of security services and systems in multiple geographic areas where Alkermes conducts business. They will act as the most senior subject matter expert on physical security for both internal/ external business partners and will oversee a network of direct reports and security-focused vendors, developing a high performing PSP team that covers the span of business activities.

The Head of Security (PSP) will enhance physical security integrity across the company and implement processes that enable the rapid identification and mitigation of risks. The Head of Security (PSP) will advise and support company senior leadership. They will ensure that the PSP strategy is complementary to company culture and values, and will ensure that security policies are fully implemented across the business. They will integrate the PSP with other business systems, thus helping to protect the workforce while at work or travelling for work, while also protecting company assets. They will provide timely, concise information regarding identified PSP risks, mitigations and the assess/ advise efficacy of ongoing control measures. Demonstrate exceptional risk-based judgment and an executive presence. They will show a natural ability to make informed, timely and appropriate decisions, involving and collaborating with key stakeholders across the business. They will be adept at communicating with a diverse audience and will be skilled at building working relationships based on high levels of mutual trust. The successful candidate will have a solid background of leading physical security programs at a corporate level and will have a proven track record in implementing systems that protect assets across a global organization. Strong managerial and strategic planning skills are essential, together with high degrees of business acumen.

Responsibilities

Representing PSP on the EHSS leadership team and participating on the IT information security steering team.
Implementing a corporate PSP structure that business-integrates security capabilities, including setting up/ leading cross-functional, cross-site security teams to focus on specific risks.
Continually assessing and improving enterprise PSP capability, including processes, resources and risk controls, taking into account the company’s assets and span of business operations.
Formulating a vision for corporate PSP; developing a rolling five-year strategic plan to enable prioritized focus on current and emerging risks.
Building a PSP risk management system that enables the rapid diagnosis of current and emerging security risks; implementing processes that drive continuous improvement and the timely mitigation of identified risks.
Positively influencing corporate security culture: developing policies, training and awareness materials to create a collective awareness and understanding of PSP risks and controls, while emphasizing the role every employee, visitor and contractor has in maintaining the physical security integrity of Alkermes.
Taking a key role during security incident investigations, ensuring that appropriate response measures are implemented to help prevent re-occurrence.
Strengthening corporate emergency and crisis management preparedness; developing/ implementing procedures and conducting regular drills/ exercises to maintain a continuous state of emergency readiness.
Developing strong working relationship with relevant federal, national and local law enforcement agencies.
Collaborating with the IT information security team to a) integrate risk-intelligence and incident escalation protocols, b) enhance procedures to protect physical forms of information/ IP.
Supporting the external operations/supply chain team regarding the security of supply to patients; helping to enhance procedures to protect Alkermes’s supply chain
Partnering with site operations/ facilities teams and IT to develop a technology road map for globally integrated technical PSP systems.
Partnering with key stakeholders such as corporate affairs and finance to implement procedures and systems that optimize the duty of care for employees while travelling and/ or attending off-site events (conferences, etc.).
Building a suite of leading and lagging key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure and demonstrate continual improvement of the PSP system; preparing management reports as appropriate.

Qualifications

University degree in a relevant field (Business, Engineering, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Government Affairs, International Relations, Management Information Systems, or related Security field).
Post graduate qualification, MBA or MS in relevant field is desirable.
Continuing education together with membership and participation in relevant associations.
At least 15 years’ experience of PSP management, with increasing levels of responsibility within a multinational organization, including oversight of relevant security areas e.g. physical and workforce protection and business continuity.
At least 15 years leading multi-disciplinary teams and directly managing people, including employees, contractors and third-party service providers.
Demonstrated knowledge and proven track record of building an efficient, effective security system – successfully integrating the same within an existing company’s culture and systems.
Extensive knowledge of physical security standards, processes and compliance requirements.
Experience with oversight of global security operations centers (GSOC).
Sound understanding of laws and regulations applicable to the Bio-Pharma industry, including those regarding

Competencies and Skills:

Creative thinker capable of proactively analyzing complex challenges and delivering dedicated support.
Motivational leader able to provide direction, build consensus and earn confidence and trust at all levels across diverse cultures.
Outstanding judgment and intuition for people and business risk: capable of quickly assessing and calmly navigating situations with natural instinct for when and how to act, and exert a positive influence within a complex, global corporate environment.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Skilled at managing outsourced operations.
Experienced in managing budgets, meeting financial targets, improving business processes and driving efficiencies.
Demonstrated success at developing and consistently meeting key performance indicators.

About Us

Why join Team Alkermes?

Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.

Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021-2023).

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.