At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security strategies across EMEA, ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join DePuy Synthes, a leader in global security management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for limited travel and collaboration with diverse teams across EMEA.
- Why this job: Influence security outcomes in an international setting while supporting employee wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 6-8 years of security management experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Overview De Puy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, EMEA Regional Manager, located in Zug, Switzerland.
This role provides regional leadership for Global Security across the EMEA region, ensuring the safety and security of people, assets, facilities, and operations.
The Manager, EMEA Regional Manager partners closely with site leaders, corporate functions, and external stakeholders to implement security strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with company standards and local regulations.
This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide security outcomes in a complex, international environment while supporting business continuity and employee wellbeing.
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 Education 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).
Experience and Skills 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 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.
Strong analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills.
Other
Languages: Fluency in English required; additional European languages (e. g., German or French) preferred.
Travel: Limited; up to ~30% international travel within EMEA.
Certifications: CPP, PSP, or similar security certifications (preferred).
Equal Employment Opportunity Johnson
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