Associate Director, Corporate Security - US West Coast

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Position Summary: The Associate Director, US West Coast is responsible for developing and implementing security programs and procedures, managing contract employee's performance, and providing specialized services and expertise in security across diverse operations, including Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Warehouse, Distribution, R&D, and office environments. The region of responsibility covers BMS sites in Phoenix, AZ., Seattle & Bothell, WA., San Francisco Bay area and San Diego, CA.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a security program to protect sites from theft, vandalism, terrorism, workplace violence, civil disturbances, and other illegal activities.

• Oversee daily operations of contract security teams in collaboration with Integrated Facility Management partners, ensuring sound execution of the site security contract and plan.

• Conduct investigations and fact-finding reviews for security breaches, recommending corrective actions to mitigate risk.

• Develop and deliver security awareness presentations to train others and communicate information effectively.

• Assist with regulatory compliance at GMP facilities, visitor/contractor control, emergency/crisis management planning and response, code of conduct inquiries, internal investigations, workplace violence incidents, and employee performance issues.

• Develop relationships and serve as the site liaison to public safety agencies, including local and federal law enforcement, emergency medical responders, and state emergency management and homeland security.

• Stay abreast of current technological trends in electronic security systems and make recommendations to enhance safety and security in a cost-efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant security-related role, with a focus on security management and program development.

• In-depth knowledge of large enterprise access control, intrusion detection, and video systems.

• Understanding of business networks and vulnerabilities related to improperly configured access control systems.

• Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, security, or loss prevention. Other degrees will be considered if security management capability is demonstrated.

• ASIS international certifications in CPP and/or PSP a plus.

• Self-motivated and able to begin projects and work without supervision.

• Proficient in common business software and communication applications.

• Experience with program/product/process implementation in a highly regulated pharmaceutical production environment.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences at multiple levels within the company using written, oral, and multimedia modalities.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data.

• Ability to understand and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Proficient in using electrical drawings for plotting security devices and network connections.

• Expertise in large-scale network access control systems and the ability to partner with Information Technology.

• Strong technical writing capability, with the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical materials, procedures, or governmental guidelines.

Work Environment:

• Mostly office environment with visits to multiple work areas across BMS sites.

• Periodic visits to hazardous areas, with potential exposure to workplace violence, protests, employee investigations, emergency response, and unauthorized entry situations.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, kneeling, and sitting for extended periods.

Travel:

• This position requires up to 30%.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Monitor contract security business partner performance.

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The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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