Security Senior Manager – AML Puerto Rico Facility

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Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Security Senior Manager – AML Puerto Rico Facility  

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will provide strategic planning and direction, as well as tactical management guidance and tools, to ensure best practices are used to protect physical assets, proprietary information, and personnel. This includes developing and implementing risk-based asset protection plans; managing internal and external resources, budgets, and integrated security systems; and overseeing comprehensive security programs for the Amgen Puerto Rico site.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyze multiple information sources to identify security trends, assess vulnerabilities, and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Manage the implementation of security processes, programs, and related initiatives.
• Develop and manage budgets within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Manage, lead, or contribute to the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures; provide consultation and interpretation of established security policies, programs, and practices.
• Lead or participate in work-focused teams, complex projects, investigations, and programs; serve as a liaison to external public safety and governmental agencies, as needed.
• Conduct or coordinate internal security investigations at the direction of Legal and Human Resources, including matters related to personnel issues and criminal activity.
• Manage security response to emergency and crisis situations; develop or contribute to emergency response and disaster plans in coordination with local public safety and government agencies.
• Prepare reports, program documentation, and management summaries.
• Manage suppliers and external consultants supporting the mission and goals of the security function and Human Asset Protection program areas.
• Represent the security function to other departments and senior management.
• Oversee security system design for existing Amgen buildings and new construction activity.
• Manage the company photo ID, proprietary lock and key, and access control programs, including visitor and contractor control, badging processes, and oversight of technical services related to the installation and maintenance of security hardware and software.
• Evaluate department-related services and implement improvements as needed.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Security Sr Mgr professional we seek is a collaborative leader with these qualifications.

Basic qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of corporate and/or public security experience

OR

Master’s degree and 4 years of corporate and/or public security experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of corporate and/or public security experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 10 years of corporate and/or public security experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of corporate and/or public security experience

Beyond that, additional preferred qualifications are:

• Senior-level global security experience, including strategic responsibilities within the Life Sciences industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, law enforcement, security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of industry and/or public sector experience.
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.
• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
• Strong communication, presentation, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional-level proficiency in English and Spanish.
• General working knowledge of employment law and legal aspects of security.
• Ability to translate strategic direction and guidance into tactical plans, processes, and tools that achieve strategic outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of security risk management practices, regulatory requirements, and industry compliance.
• Sound judgment in protecting sensitive information.
• Technical understanding of physical security systems and related technologies.
• Demonstrated supplier management experience.
• Investigative skills, including the ability to elicit and document relevant details.
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain security standards, industry practices, and programs, including TAPA, C-TPAT, and AEO.
• Demonstrated emergency and crisis management experience.
• Fundamental understanding of budgeting and financial tracking.
• Basic computer skills, including report writing, spreadsheets, internet research, and familiarity with technology.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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