Head of International Real Estate & Corporate Security

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires approximately 25% travel.

SUPERVISION: This position will manage a team of real estate and corporate security professionals focused on all international markets.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS: A bachelor's degree in real estate, business administration, criminal justice, or a related field is typically required, with a master's degree or MBA often preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience is typically required in senior security, law enforcement, or corporate real estate roles, preferably within a company within a healthcare environment with diverse property types (e.g., offices, clinics, labs, manufacturing plants). Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations as they relate to real estate and security operations. Strong background in selecting and partnering with external providers in highly decentralized international markets. Extensive experience in real estate portfolio management is necessary. This includes managing property acquisition, leasing, and disposition for a global organization. Must be able to develop and execute security and real estate strategies that align with broader business objectives. Strong background in corporate security, including physical security, executive protection, risk assessment, and crisis management. Prior experience with a large multinational firm, law enforcement, or military is often highly valued. The ability to lead global teams and communicate complex security and real estate issues to executive leadership is essential. Problem-solving: The ability to analyze threats, assess vulnerabilities, and make sound decisions under pressure is critical. Strong change management skills. Comfortable with ambiguity and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Experience managing and organizing workflow, processes, systems and tools, resulting in best practices. A high service mindset and sense of urgency. A deep understanding of the global geopolitical landscape and its potential risks is necessary for international roles. Strong negotiation skills are required for real estate transactions and managing vendor relationships.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Head of International Real Estate & Corporate Security is a senior leadership role accountable for the real estate portfolio and corporate security program across international markets (ex-US and ex-Germany) for all FME locations, including offices, clinics, labs, and manufacturing plants. The geographic scope includes the Americas (outside the US), Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA, outside Germany), and Asia Pacific, with responsibility for aligning global strategy with regional execution. This role ensures the efficient and strategic management of real estate transactions, design and construction, facilities operations, space planning, and security measures. The Head of International Real Estate & Corporate Security is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and compliant environment that protects patients, employees, and company assets while supporting the delivery of high-quality, uninterrupted patient care. This position reports directly to the SVP, Head of Global Real Estate and Corporate Security.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Real Estate Portfolio Management: Develop and execute the comprehensive real estate strategy for international markets that aligns with long-term business objectives, operational requirements, and financial targets across the Americas (outside the US), EMEA (outside Germany), and Asia Pacific. Determine the right sized real estate footprint for international markets. Engage senior leaders and Country Managers in strategic real estate for international markets and drive disciplined financial management of real estate capital and operational spend for all locations in international markets. Collaborate with the Head of US Office, Lab, Plant Real Estate & Corporate Security to implement FME’s Reinforcing Hybrid Working model in international markets. Help Country Managers and budget owners to create welcoming offices and “hub” locations where FME has a substantive mass of employees located. Collaborate with HR and ITS to confirm or, where needed, increase site readiness. Direct all aspects of international real estate portfolio management, including site selection, leasing, acquisition, disposition, renewal of properties, and optimization. This includes overseeing transaction management and leveraging outsourced, pre-qualified real estate brokers specializing in local markets to negotiate contracts to ensure optimal use of assets. Lead international design and construction project delivery in international markets, from new developments to renovations and tenant improvement, ensuring projects are on schedule, within budget, and compliant with all healthcare regulations, by leveraging outsourced, pre-qualified construction project management firms. Deliver dynamic spaces for employees while designing and building with security in mind. Direct space planning and project delivery in diverse geographies. Advise on facilities management strategies, adapting global standards to local needs, and leveraging landlords and/or outsourced, pre-qualified facilities management service providers. By collaborating with the Global Real Estate Center of Excellence (CoE), increase focus on the implementation of strategies, best practices, and innovation in the international real estate portfolio. Monitor international market trends to identify opportunities and assess risks related to international property transactions and investments.
• Corporate Security and Risk Management: Implement a robust corporate security strategy to protect employees, physical assets, sensitive data, and intellectual property across international sites. Advise the Country Managers and local teams on how to oversee international physical security measures, including access control, surveillance systems, security personnel, and the management of third-party vendors. Enforce corporate security policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring adherence to local, national, and international laws and regulations. Lead the corporate security response to international incidents and emergencies, coordinating with internal teams, law enforcement, and other emergency services. Conduct regular security risk assessments for international locations, with a focus on mitigating threats related to physical security, workplace violence, and facility-specific vulnerabilities. By collaborating with the Corporate Security Center of Excellence (CoE), increase focus on security strategies, best practices, and innovation across international sites.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Lead, mentor, and manage the international real estate and corporate security teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Lead an inclusive organization committed to an environment of career growth and professional development and role model strong skills in business acumen, financial management, people management, transparent communication, and relationship building. Transparently partner with the business and functions and optimize the target operating model between in-house and outsourced capacity. Partner with third party organizations to execute on business needs in the most effective and cost-efficient way. Collaborate with senior management, regional leadership, and cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, Legal, HR) to ensure effective crisis response and alignment of real estate and security strategies with business goals. Drive consistency, cost efficiency, and innovation across international real estate and security functions. Manage the budget for the international real estate and security functions and develop reports on portfolio and program performance.