Security Director- Pharmaceutical Company

Allied Universal • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Director in the greater Boston area. As a Security Director, you will serve as the senior security leader for a premier corporate client in the biotechnology/manufacturing industry. This highly visible role requires a polished, relationship-focused leader who can independently manage security operations, build trusted partnerships with client stakeholders, and lead a team of security professionals in a fast-paced corporate environment. The successful candidate will possess strong security operations expertise, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to influence outcomes while fostering positive relationships across multiple departments. This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance operational excellence, employee development, and exceptional customer service while representing Allied Universal as the primary security point of contact at the site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in corporate security, contract security, physical security operations, facility security, or related security management environments
• Demonstrated experience managing teams within a corporate, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment
• Proven success building relationships and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development, and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience making independent operational decisions and managing client expectations in dynamic environments
• Knowledge of physical security operations, access control systems, incident response, emergency preparedness, and risk management principles
• Experience managing staffing, interviewing, recruiting, scheduling, payroll, and operational budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present professionally to executives and client leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based business applications

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Business Administration or a law enforcement-related field
• Experience leading a unionized workforce or working within collective bargaining environments preferred but strongly desired for this assignment
• Law enforcement, military, and/or contract or proprietary security services, or facility management experience
• American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification
• Previous payroll, billing, or scheduling experience
• Aptitude with security systems: CCTV, access control, and badge administration

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling: Leverage AI-powered technology to effectively schedule security officers, meeting client contract hours while minimizing unbilled overtime
• Lead and Develop Security Teams: Hire, coach and manage security officers and supervisors while overseeing payroll, performance, and employee relations
• Enhance Client Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service that protects people and property
• Handle Security Incidents and Emergencies: Respond to escalated issues professionally, coordinating with clients and internal teams
• Direct Compliance and Security Operational Excellence: Oversee training, safety, and site operational standards as well as managing inventory (uniforms, equipment, and other essential supplies)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

What This Job Offers

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