OCN Director, Site Security

The Director of Site Security plays a critical role in overseeing security and safety programs across the expanding Oceanside Drug Substance Commercial Manufacturing site, ensuring alignment with Genentech and Roche corporate objectives. This includes a comprehensive approach to various security aspects such as crisis management, emergency response, investigations, physical security, personnel security, training, and business continuity. 

In the role you will independently determine methods and procedures for new solutions and influence successful program implementation by engaging with stakeholders and senior leadership. Will also evaluate, initiate, and execute policies to ensure compliance with security requirements and corporate standards, while overseeing department activities and projects.

Moreover, you will supervise security contractor operations, providing strategic feedback and contributing to employment decisions. Responsible for budget management, staff development, and consistent policy application, the manager is pivotal in analyzing security processes and mitigating escalations.

This position will report directly to the Sr. Director of Safety, Security, Health & Environment.

The Opportunity

• Collaborates cross-functionally to support robust security and business continuity programs and policies.

• Leads the development and implementation of security and emergency response plans.

• Leads & drives the Business Continuity Management (BCM) strategic and operational goals and adapts the program to evolving needs.

• Engages and educates customers on the value and mechanics of Business Continuity as a strategic imperative.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company requirements, leveraging best practices to manage risk.

• Manages site security operations, facilitates incident investigations, and oversees continuous improvement for compliance readiness and government interactions.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Embodies PT lean leadership principles and methods while fostering a continuous improvement mindset

• Active and visible change agent, promoting flexible and open mindsets to new opportunities.

• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence throughout the organization.

• Builds and maintains strong relationships throughout the Roche network in order to advise and influence outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning and tactical execution.

• Superior ability to interact with all stakeholders, build relationships at all levels across all business units and organizations, and understand business imperatives.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years managerial experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

• Experience with Security and BCM programs, technologies and processes for continuous improvement (Agile and LEAN).

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of current and emerging physical security trends, risks, threats, countermeasures, vulnerabilities, and mitigations ranging across the spectrum from workplace violence to terrorism to loss prevention to behavioral challenges.

• In-depth knowledge of building security staffing models; developing post/patrol strategies; effectively applying security technologies; and coherently blending all program elements with tailored processes to effectively manage risk within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

• A demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization, managing and navigating competing priorities with professionalism and adaptability.

• Self-motivated, proactive, independent and responsive.

• Exceptional interpersonal, project management and prioritization skills.

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations

With or without reasonable accommodation, you must have the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions described. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Work during nonstandard hours when the need arises

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.

• Exposed to stressful situa