EMEA Security Leader — Regional Risk & Incident Response

Job Overview

This role provides regional leadership for Global Security across the EMEA region, ensuring the safety and security of people, assets, facilities, and operations. The Manager, EMEA Regional Manager partners closely with site leaders, corporate functions, and external stakeholders to implement security strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with company standards and local regulations. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide security outcomes in a complex, international environment while supporting business continuity and employee wellbeing.

• Lead and execute the Global Security strategy across EMEA, aligned with enterprise standards and regional risk profiles.
• Assess, mitigate, and manage physical security risks to employees, facilities, assets, and operations.
• Oversee incident management, investigations, and crisis response activities, including coordination with local authorities and emergency services.
• Partner with Real Estate, Facilities Management, HR, Legal, and Business leaders to integrate security into site operations and projects.
• Manage third‑party security vendors and service providers, including performance, compliance, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with company security policies, regulatory requirements, and regional laws across EMEA countries.
• Provide security guidance for executive protection, travel risk management, and special events within the region.
• Analyze security trends and incidents to drive continuous improvement and proactive risk reduction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education (preferred).

• Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in corporate, regional, or enterprise security management, including multi‑country responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing physical security programs, risk assessments, and incident response in a complex organization.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of security regulations, standards, and best practices applicable across EMEA.
• Proven vendor and contract management experience.

• Experience supporting security operations within life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries.
• Prior people leadership or matrix leadership experience.
• Experience in crisis management planning and business continuity support.
• Familiarity with executive protection and travel risk management programs.
• Experience working in or supporting Switzerland and broader EMEA markets.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills.

• Languages:
  
  Fluency in English required; additional European languages (e.g., German or French) preferred.
• Travel:
  Limited; up to ~30% international travel within EMEA.
• Certifications:
  
  CPP, PSP, or similar security certifications (preferred).

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.