Physical Security Programs Manager

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

4d • $119,700 - $164,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Physical Security Programs develops and leads physical security technology programs, including implementation, integration, optimization, and lifecycle management of Neurocrine’s physical security technology ecosystem. Systems include access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, visitor management, radio communications, emergency communications and mass notification, and emerging physical security technologies.

As a technical subject matter expert and liaison among Global Security, the GSOC, business stakeholders, IT, and technology partners, the Manager translates operational needs into scalable, resilient technical solutions. The role leads complex security technology initiatives, recommends and implements technical standards and best practices, oversees vendors and system integrations, and contributes to and executes a multi-year technology roadmap for the global real estate portfolio, including capital projects, renovations, infrastructure improvements, and new construction.

This onsite position is based at the company’s headquarters in San Diego, California, and reports to the Head of Global Security.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 10+ years of an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Business, Security Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 6+ years of experience supporting and engineering enterprise security or infrastructure systems.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise physical security technologies, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, and emergency communications systems.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, integrating, and supporting complex physical security technology solutions, including system architecture, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of networking, APIs, identity management, data management, and enterprise system integrations supporting physical security technologies.
• Experience leading security technology projects in complex, multi-site environments, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, technology vendors, and systems integrators.
• Experience developing technical standards, system documentation, and operational procedures to support technology performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to independently lead concurrent initiatives, manage competing priorities, and deliver within established timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into clear recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, build relationships, and coordinate internal and external teams.
• Ability to apply sound judgment, make independent decisions within established parameters, and identify process improvement and operational efficiency opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry or vendor certifications, such as ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP), LenelS2, Milestone, Genetec, or comparable physical security technology certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert and program lead for physical security technologies, including access control, video management, visitor management, radio communications, and emergency communications/mass notification.
• Manage the full technology lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, advanced troubleshooting, optimization, upgrades, and replacement planning.
• Develop, recommend, and implement technical standards and best practices for security program architecture, configuration, administration, documentation, data management and quality, and performance.
• Lead concurrent security technology projects and support vendor selection and RFP processes; translate business and operational needs into requirements, project plans, and scalable solutions.
• Partner with IT, cybersecurity, HR, Facilities, and other stakeholders to integrate security technologies with identity, HRIS, SSO, building, travel, and other enterprise systems.
• Manage security integrators and technology vendors, ensuring accountability for delivery, system performance, documentation, and service quality, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
• Manage the security radio communications program, including equipment, programming, interoperability, maintenance, inventory, standards, and lifecycle planning.
• Manage the emergency communications/mass notification platform, including system administration, data integrations, testing, reporting, and ongoing optimization.
• Develop SOPs, documentation, training, and testing programs to support GSOC and security operations in routine and emergency situations and promote consistent system use and operational readiness.
• Contribute to and lead execution of a multi-year physical security technology roadmap aligned with organizational growth, operational requirements, and emerging risks.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled video analytics, mobile credentials, intelligent sensors, integrated security platforms, and next-generation communications, and recommend solutions based on operational needs, feasibility, and risk.
• Develop metrics and reporting to measure system health, utilization, performance, and program effectiveness.
• Enhance GSOC capabilities through integration and workflow automation.
• Serve as the business owner and subject matter expert for physical security systems, including access control, video management, visitor management, radio communications, and emergency communications/mass notification.
• Establish enterprise standards for system architecture, configuration, naming conventions, administration, documentation, data quality, and performance.

Benefits

• Annual bonus with a target of 30% of earned base salary.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED