Sandoz

Global Head – Protective Security

Sandoz

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Prague • Czech

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

C++

About the role

  • Lead the strategic development, design and implementation of the Sandoz global protective physical security systems to safeguard Sandoz’s people, assets, and operations.
  • Reporting to the Global Head of Security & Investigations, accountabilities will be relating to a wide variety of physical security issues, including establishment of physical / technical security global standards, security design, project management, physical access controls, alarms and alarm monitoring, as well as CCTV.
  • Management of Global Physical Access Management (GPAM) program forming part of Protective Security applications across Commercial Operations, Sandoz Technical Organization (STO) and Laboratories.
  • Integration with central access systems located in the global Security Operations Center.
  • Support the implementation of an integrated framework for physical security through strong collaboration and cooperation with Real Estate Workplace and Mobility (REWaM), STO Engineering and Information Technology departments.
  • Continuous improvement through evaluation, review and publication of global standards related to design and support physical security protective systems to ensure innovation and use of emerging technologies.
  • Physical security risk mitigation and auditing to identify, report risks and help develop recommendations to further protect the business.
  • Ensure program compliance with international standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 22341), EU directives, CER / NIS2, and internal governance frameworks.
  • Subject matter support for the Corporate Security, Business Continuity and Crisis Management teams.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in physical security systems design and implementation, ideally within pharma, critical infrastructure, or other high‑risk industries
  • Strong working experience in security project design, management, and operations
  • Background working with Global Security Operations Centers (GSOCs), converged security platforms, and vendor management
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a technical security field or related discipline; equivalent professional experience also considered
  • Industry certifications preferred, such as PSP (ASIS), CPP, or equivalent credentials
  • Fluency in written and spoken English required; proficiency in additional commonly used languages is desirable.
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Hard Skills & Tools
physical security systems designsecurity project managementphysical access controlsCCTVrisk mitigationauditingsecurity designemerging technologiesvendor managementglobal standards compliance
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipstrategic developmentcontinuous improvementevaluationreportingrecommendation developmentproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
PSP (ASIS)CPPISO 27001ISO 22341CERNIS2