Regional Security Operations Lead

Job Title: Regional Security Operations Leader

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety and security of personnel, assets, and operations within the region. The Regional Security Operations Leader is responsible for developing and implementing regional and site security strategies aligned to global security standards and policies.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a security management role, preferably within a global organisation. They will possess excellent communication and presentation skills, full proficiency in English, and experience in crisis management planning, response, and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the security domain expert within the regional E&PS organization, supporting the development and implementation of regional and site security strategies.
• Fostering partnerships between E&PS, Global Security, and security partners to drive alignment across the organisation.
• Supporting crisis management efforts in the region, taking a proactive role in identifying and mitigating risks.
• Guiding response efforts to contain incidents as they arise and conducting detailed post-incident reviews.

Security Responsibilities (Approximate Percentage of Time: 70%):

• Partner with Global Security and E&PS security peers to develop the Regional security partnership strategies.
• Input into security training strategy and programs developed by the J&J Global Security team.
• Provide regional oversight of security contract and vendor management activities.
• Partner closely with Global Security to ensure timely dissemination, understanding, and execution of new/updated security policies, standards, and risk ratings within the organisation.
• Identify and develop innovative ideas with regional security providers.
• Develop insights for security-related trends, including their impact on the organisation and services required.
• Provide SME support to the regional organisation for contractor governance, performance management, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure risk assessments and event root cause analysis are performed according to J&J Global Security Standards.
• Partner with Security provider, Global Security, and E&PS timely for closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide SME support to the FM regional organisation to develop and implement regional partnership implementation strategies.
• Act as the regional E&PS security SME to provide input and support all key site service delivery management activities.
• Work with organisational peers to share lessons learned, best practice insights, and regional trends.

Crisis Management Responsibilities (Approximate Percentage of Time: 30%):

• During crisis events, crisis management responsibilities will supersede security-related duties.
• Lead Regional CMT meetings, establish clear decision-making processes, and action management.
• Participate as a Core CMT member for all activated LCMTs to guide and introduce Regional SME support.
• Lead After Action Reviews (AAR) to recognise and address lessons learned for all deactivated CMTs.
• In collaboration with CM PMO, support proactive development of threat-specific crisis management strategies.
• Partner with the Core Regional CMT during active crises to agree live crisis management approach.
• Assess reported incidents and threats with Core Regional CMT to determine realised or potential impacts to the company.
• Communicate recommended response to reported incidents to Regional CMT and senior leaders.
• Maintain a digital registry of CMT networks for all markets/sub-regions and sites in Region.
• Ensure standard application of the J&J Crisis Management process, resources, and digital tools in running crises.
• Participate in quarterly Crisis Council Governance process to review crisis response effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or other relevant qualification/s.
• 5+ years of related experience in a security management role, preferably within a global organisation.
• Experience in developing and implementing security strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Proven experience in security operations, including conducting risk assessments, incident response, corporate investigations, root cause analysis, and leading after-action reviews.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Full proficiency in English.
• Experience in crisis management planning, response, and recovery preferred.
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Medtech, Private Security.
• This position is Singapore-based and may require up to 25% travel.