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Director, Corporate Security (Silver Spring, MD)

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What We Do

We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.

Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.

How you’ll contribute

The Director, Corporate Security is a hands-on senior leader who coordinates the corporate/physical security function for United Therapeutics. This includes responsibility for building and executing a comprehensive security strategy. This leader will be responsible for two security operations centers supporting in excess of 1.5 million square feet utilizing supporting security technologies and services, including physical guarding services, perimeter defenses, physical access control, emergency messaging tools, and identification management for all employees, contractors and visitors. Additionally, the Director will coordinate and collaborate with information technology, human resources, risk management, legal, and corporate real estate in the development and implementation of a security strategy designed to provide a high level of security over physical facilities, while preserving and enhancing facility and system usability. This person must be able to develop and implement flexible security solutions, dictated by the needs of a hybrid and rapidly evolving decentralized business environment. The Director, Corporate Security is also responsible for employee security support to remote workers, traveling employees, and field locations.

In cooperation with senior management, direct the development of an effective strategy to assess and mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and safeguard the organization; drive strategic planning, direction and goal setting for UT Security function, including operational and tactical plans.
Regularly collaborate with all lines of business and operational and senior strategic leaders in order to proactively address security risk and hazard mitigation at facilities, field operations, contractors and others and drive a security culture into daily practice.
Direct the identification, development, implementation, and maintenance of security processes, practices, and policies throughout the organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability as it relates to physical site and employee security.
Research, design, and deploy state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovative security management techniques to safeguard the organization’s assets. Establish appropriate standards and associated risk controls.
Develop relationships with local law enforcement, intelligence and private sector counterparts
Coordinate, implement and oversee site security, operations and activities to ensure protection of executives, managers, employees, customers, stakeholders, visitors, etc. and physical and information assets, while ensuring optimal use of personnel and equipment
Serve as the enterprise focal point for security incident response planning and execution. Lead the Workplace Violence Mitigation Risk Team, and manage the Corporate Crisis Management Plan.
Define and implement an ongoing Security Risk Assessment Program, which will define, identify, and classify critical assets, assess threats and vulnerabilities regarding those assets and implement safeguard recommendations
Direct and manage direct reports to include responsibilities for training, goal setting & achievement, performance evaluations/management, coaching, mentoring, career development and provide support for recruitment process (as needed)
All other duties as required

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) preferably in security management
15+ years of experience in private sector corporate security or related public sector organization (NGO) including experience as a strong generalist with broad experience in internal process audit, employee relations, training, budget, pre-employment screening, security design, and intelligence operations with a Bachelor's Degree. Will consider commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience. or
13+ years of experience in private sector corporate security or related public sector organization (NGO) including experience as a strong generalist with broad experience in internal process audit, employee relations, training, budget, pre-employment screening, security design, and intelligence operations with a Master's Degree. Will consider commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience.
6+ years of experience in a relevant management role, previously leading corporate security for global organization with strong global connections
Certified Protection Professional Certification (CPP)
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
Strong knowledge of anti-infiltration programs, use of open-source intelligence, physical security deployment methodologies, investigations, case submission and security operations
Possess strong state and federal law enforcement relationships
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage the functional expense budget, as well as procure goods and services within established guidelines
Experience and exposure in the geopolitical security arena dealing with security-related issues and issues affecting continuity of operations. Experience with K, R and E procedures.
Knowledgeable in workplace violence mitigation techniques and leadership of a threat management team
Ability to modify/customize security standards to a rapidly changing, growing and entrepreneurial organization
Knowledge of design methodologies and practices for physical security safeguards
Hands-on leader and administrator. Can effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
Must be comfortable operating on a global scale
Must be a strong believer in science, and supports the ethical use of animals in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and relevant ethical guidelines
Position to be office based in Silver Spring, MD
Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) preferably in security management
3+ years of experience in life sciences/pharma industry
Able to secure a security clearance from the U.S. Government. (HLS) and membership in OSAC/DSAC
Knowledge of executive protection operations

At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.

While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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Public

INDUSTRY

Biotech & Pharmaceuticals

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Silver Spring, MD

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