Regional Security Director Apac

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Job Description


Regional Security Director \xe2\x80\x93 APAC

Location: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Competitive salary and benefits apply

The work we do here is meaningful. Every action we take is focused on putting our patients first, and they add up to something bigger. We help AstraZeneca to run faster and better, powering everyone else to focus on what\xe2\x80\x99s important and work towards delivering life-changing medicines.

As part of the Global Security team, the role of the Regional Security Director will be to provide leadership and direction to the APAC region (excluding China). You will be the principal security point of contact for Regional leaders. You will be required to contribute towards designing, developing and deploying the Security Framework, Strategy, Standards and Procedures in line with the Global Security stated vision. Drive proactive and reactive security initiatives across the region to protect AstraZeneca employees, estate, products, patients, proprietary information and reputation; in order to preserve business innovation growth and efficiency.

Typical Accountabilities

  • Lead all Global Security affairs for the Region ensuring that Global Security strategy, goals and responsibilities are implemented and maintained ethically and effectively.
  • Provide oversight and leadership on security-related activities as the primary security focal-point for the region and business leaders located therein.
  • Coordinate security assurance reviews across the AstraZeneca estate, in collaboration with the Site Security Managers/Security Champions and Facilities Management
  • Develop and lead the Security Network in the Region to ensure those with a security responsibility are fully informed of the requirements of the Global Security Standards, have an open forum for sharing best practice, and a secure forum to share threat intelligence.
  • To be the AstraZeneca Security Lead at the Governance/Steering Committee level for the contracted regional security provider(s)
  • Identify and assess security related risks within the Region and maintain a Regional Risk Register in collaboration with Global Security Intelligence \xe2\x80\x93 advise and report to the Head of Global Security as appropriate
  • Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of all incidents involving crime, security violations, critical security intelligence and security-related trends via appropriate reporting systems
  • Review site/Marketing Company incident reports within the Region and provide guidance to ensure their timely closure
  • Provide advice and assistance in a timely, accurate and consistent manner throughout the region, at all levels including senior business managers
  • Provide security resources, including short notice response to crisis situations, to protect the assets and employees of AstraZeneca throughout the Region.
  • Keep abreast of relevant travel security risk as well as maintain oversight of travel security support activities (i.e., escorts, meet and greet, etc.) in collaboration with the Global Travel and Events Security Manager
  • Organize and oversee executive protection for the SET/Board when travelling and at meeting venues across the region when required, and in accordance with the Global Executive Protection Standard
  • Develop and maintain appropriate liaison with law enforcement agencies as required
  • Support AZ product security investigations within Region.
  • Identify and address pertinent statutory and regulatory security requirements in the assigned region.
  • Provide support to business continuity efforts as necessary. Partner with related functions to contribute to a holistic Business Continuity Plan with the intent of assisting in the mitigation of impacts from multi-spectrum events.
  • Participate in the development of country-level crisis and evacuation plans for high-risk countries in the region
  • Actively participate in exercise simulation scenarios to test the various high-risk country and site crisis plans. Identify and propose gap resolutions for local crisis plans.
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:
  • Experience in a security role at regional level in a multinational corporate environment in a regulated industry
  • Commercial experience dealing with and influencing senior business partners
  • Experience of liaising with law enforcement / government bodies regionally
  • Former roles which have proven leadership and transformation skills
  • Experience of Crisis Management and Business Continuity
  • Experience of senior level briefing / influencing
  • Spoken and written proficiency in English \xe2\x80\x93 other languages desirable
Desirable:
  • Experience of representation at industry forums and trade groups
  • Good presentation skills and experience of leading cross functional working groups
  • A Global Network of security industry contacts
  • Experience of leveraging data insights and technology to support development of global strategy
  • Linkage to external senior stakeholders (Intelligence Services, Law Enforcement, Security Peers)
Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we \'re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to hear from you! Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it\xe2\x80\x99s yours

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Date Posted 09-Feb-2023

Closing Date 27-Feb-2023

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD908690
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Education
    Not mentioned