[Hiring] Global Security & Emergency Preparedness Manager @Avantor

Role Description

The Global Manager, Security & Emergency Preparedness is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide security and emergency preparedness programs. This role ensures the protection of employees, contractors, visitors, facilities, assets, information, and business operations across global locations through proactive risk management, emergency planning, incident preparedness, and resilience strategies.

• Partner closely with Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Regional EHS&S teams, Legal, Business Continuity, and executive leadership.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security threats and operational vulnerabilities.
• Drive a risk-based, prevention-focused approach that strengthens organizational resilience, enhances emergency readiness, and supports business continuity objectives.
• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for physical security, emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention, crisis response, and security risk management.
• Ensure programs align with regulatory expectations, industry best practices, and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Military Science, or a related field.
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
  • Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in physical security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, military operations, industrial safety, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience supporting multi-site, regional, or global operations.
• Experience developing and managing enterprise security and/or emergency preparedness programs.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and mitigation planning.
• Experience leading emergency response exercises, drills, and preparedness initiatives.
• Experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratory, distribution, logistics, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or industrial operations.

Requirements

• Experience supporting global operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
• Experience integrating security, crisis management, business continuity, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Experience managing security service providers and contracted security personnel.
• Experience utilizing security technology platforms, analytics tools, and incident management systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• 11 paid holidays and 18 PTO days annually.
• Eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).