Manager, Global Security & Emergency Preparedness

Avantor • Vacaville, CA

18d • $97,500 - $156,975

About The Position

The Global Manager, Security & Emergency Preparedness is responsible for strategically developing, implementing, governing, and continuously improving enterprise-wide security and emergency preparedness programs. The role protects employees, contractors, visitors, facilities, assets, information, and business operations across global locations through proactive risk management, emergency planning, incident preparedness, and resilience strategies.

As a member of the Global EHS&S organization, this role partners with Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, Supply Chain, regional EHS&S teams, Legal, Business Continuity, and executive leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate security threats and operational vulnerabilities. It advances a risk-based, prevention-focused approach to strengthen organizational resilience, improve emergency readiness, and support business continuity across regions. The role serves as the enterprise subject matter expert for physical security, emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention, crisis response, and security risk management, ensuring programs align with regulatory expectations, industry practices, and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Military Science, or a related field.
• Eight to twelve years of progressive experience in physical security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, military operations, industrial safety, or related fields.
• At least five 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.
• Knowledge of physical security systems and program management; security risk assessment methodologies and threat analysis; emergency preparedness, response, and crisis management; ICS and emergency management frameworks; workplace violence prevention and threat assessment; business continuity and organizational resilience; relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards; and manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, logistics, and industrial environments.
• Skills in strategic planning and program development, risk identification and mitigation, crisis leadership and decision-making, project execution, data analysis and performance measurement, budget management, change management, training facilitation, presentation delivery, and vendor and contractor management.
• Ability to translate complex risks into practical business solutions; build partnerships and influence without direct authority across global, cross-functional teams; remain effective during emergencies and high-pressure situations; prioritize competing demands; analyze incidents and identify root causes and corrective actions; communicate effectively with employees, leaders, regulators, and external agencies; and drive continuous improvement and program sustainability.
• One or more of the following certifications or training: 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, or Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.

Nice To Haves

• 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 using security technology platforms, analytics tools, and incident management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the global security strategy, standards, policies, and governance framework.
• Establish enterprise-wide security objectives, key performance indicators, and reporting mechanisms.
• Define security requirements and minimum standards for global facilities and operations; present significant risks, trends, and mitigation recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead enterprise-wide physical security risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability reviews; develop risk prioritization methodologies and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with site and regional leaders to implement corrective actions and risk-reduction initiatives; establish regular reassessment of risks and controls.
• Develop and maintain global emergency preparedness standards, procedures, and response protocols, and oversee site emergency response plans.
• Ensure emergency plans address natural disasters, severe weather, workplace violence, civil unrest, supply disruptions, hazardous material incidents, and other operational emergencies.
• Coordinate reviews and validation of emergency response plans and promote alignment among emergency preparedness, business continuity, and crisis management programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance during significant security incidents, emergencies, and business disruptions; participate in crisis management teams and support enterprise response activities.
• Coordinate post-incident reviews, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and lessons learned; develop escalation protocols and communications processes.
• Support investigations involving security breaches, workplace violence, theft, vandalism, and other significant events.
• Develop and manage workplace violence prevention programs, policies, response protocols, and threat assessment processes.
• Lead security awareness campaigns and training programs, fostering a culture of vigilance, preparedness, and accountability.
• Design, coordinate, and evaluate emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and crisis simulations; assess readiness and identify improvements.
• Develop training materials, guidance documents, and preparedness resources, and ensure sites maintain appropriate response capabilities and competencies.
• Evaluate and recommend physical security systems and technologies, including access control, visitor management, surveillance, alarm monitoring, and threat detection solutions.
• Monitor program performance through metrics, audits, dashboards, and benchmarking; oversee third-party security providers, consultants, and service partners.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and strategic investments in security and preparedness programs.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, IT, Supply Chain, and EHS&S leaders to integrate security and preparedness into business operations.
• Conduct program audits, assessments, and management reviews; identify best practices and emerging trends and drive continuous improvement in organizational resilience and operational reliability.

Benefits

• 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.
• 18 PTO days accrued annually.
• Volunteer time off.
• Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave, except in states that offer paid family leave.
• Learning experiences to support career growth and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager