At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security strategy across EMEA, ensuring safety for people and assets.
- Company: Join DePuy Synthes, a leader in global security management.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Limited travel with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security in a dynamic international environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 6-8 years of security management experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Job Overview De Puy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, EMEA Regional Manager.
This hybrid position will be based in Zug, Switzerland, with alternate Hybrid locations at St.
Anthony’s Road, Leeds, UK.
The role provides regional leadership for Global Security across the EMEA region, ensuring the safety and security of people, assets, facilities, and operations.
Responsibilities Lead and execute the Global Security strategy across EMEA aligned with enterprise standards and regional risk profiles.
Assess, mitigate, and manage physical security risks to employees, facilities, assets, and operations.
Oversee incident management, investigations, and crisis response activities, including coordination with local authorities and emergency services.
Partner with Real Estate, Facilities Management, HR, Legal, and Business leaders to integrate security into site operations and projects.
Manage third‑party security vendors and service providers, including performance, compliance, and cost controls.
Ensure compliance with company security policies, regulatory requirements, and regional laws across EMEA countries.
Provide security guidance for executive protection, travel risk management, and special events within the region.
Analyze security trends and incidents to drive continuous improvement and proactive risk reduction.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education (preferred).
Typically 6‑8 years of progressive experience in corporate, regional, or enterprise security management, including multi‑country responsibility.
Demonstrated experience managing physical security programs, risk assessments, and incident response in a complex organization.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams in an international environment.
Strong knowledge of security regulations, standards, and best practices applicable across EMEA.
Proven vendor and contract management experience.
Preferred Additional Experience Experience supporting security operations within life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries.
Prior people leadership or matrix leadership experience.
Experience in crisis management planning and business continuity support.
Familiarity with executive protection and travel risk management programs.
Experience working in or supporting Switzerland and broader EMEA markets.
Key Skills Agile Decision Making Budget Management Consulting Corporate Investigations Crisis Management Cross‑Functional Collaboration Emergency Planning Facility Management Operational Risks Premises Management Process Improvements Risk Management Security Monitoring Security Program Development Technical Credibility Workplace Security Awareness Languages Fluency in English is required; additional European languages (e. g., German or French) are preferred.
Travel Limited travel; up to ~30% international travel within EMEA.
Certifications CPP, PSP, or similar security certifications (preferred). #J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
J&J Family of Companies Recruitment Team
