Global Security Senior Director: Americas

ROLE SUMMARY

The Global Security Senior Director (SD)/AMER overseas manages and directs regionally two primary security programs and the AMER Global Security (GS) colleague team.  The two foundational programs - Colleague and Site Security (CS&S) and Product Integrity for Patient Safety (PIPS) serve as Global Security’s core pillars driving consistent execution of operations across all regions. The SD AMER oversees the investigative and physical security work performed by the reporting team, supporting both business security and safety needs as well as illicit medicines, patient protection and education program efforts.  

• Oversees, manages, and directs regionally two primary security programs and the AMER Global Security (GS) colleague team.  The two foundational programs - Colleague and Site Security (CS&S) and Product Integrity for Patient Safety (PIPS) serve as Global Security’s core pillars driving consistent execution of operations across all regions. The SD AMER oversees the investigative and physical security work performed by the reporting team, supporting both business security and safety needs as well as illicit medicines, patient protection and education program efforts.  

• Decisions in this role have significant enterprise‑wide impact, including long‑term risk mitigation, colleague safety, patient trust, and business continuity across Pfizer’s AMER operations. Stakeholder alignment with the regional team and safety professionals will deliver results for the two core pillars consistently across the globe.  

• Reports to the Vice President (VP), Global Security Operations and works in close partnership with the SDs’ APAC and EMEA and the SD Physical Risk Mitigation (PRM) program to ensure regional execution aligns with Pfizer’s global strategy, contributing to the development and implementation of standardized global reporting frameworks, shared metrics, unified technology and case management platforms that support a cohesive and measurable programs across all regions. 

• Cultivates and maintains close relationships with Pfizer business leaders including Country Managers, Site Leaders, Site Security and Information Security Officers and externally with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, relevant nonprofit and non-government organizations to ensure effective execution of GS responsibilities.  

• Manages all GS personnel assigned to the AMER region and will ensure resources are directed at the most significant threats to colleagues and business operations while promoting patient health & safety. 

• Coordinates with the Pfizer Resilience Center, and all of Pfizer’s executive protection program activities for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and when needed, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in the region.  The SD AMER oversees the crisis management program in close coordination with the SD PRM. The SD AMER is responsible for ensuring Pfizer’s crisis readiness and site security in the AMER region, working closely with the SD PRM. The SD AMER is also responsible for activating the crisis management process when crisis necessitates such action in the region. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees, directs, and mentors a team of security professionals who manage security, safety and investigative activities for the company in the AMER region.  These professionals develop relationships internally with Pfizer managers and leaders, and externally with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, other companies and organizations to advance security and investigative efforts.  

• Oversee and coordinate investigations as appropriate with law enforcement agencies within the region; manages and directs all investigations until full resolution.  Reports outcomes in a timely and complete manner.

• Develops and maintains relationships with prosecutors, law enforcement, judges and key political leaders as well as outside counsel and private investigative companies who support GS efforts in countries throughout the AMER region.

• Aligns regional enforcement and education/awareness initiatives with global strategy, ensuring consistency in program execution, reporting and execution/budget prioritization. 

• Seeks opportunities working with regional Public Affairs and Medical Affairs to promote internal and external media related content that supports Pfizer’s efforts to protect patient health and safety, increase patient awareness, educate healthcare professionals and reduce counterfeit medicine demand.   

• Contributes to the evolution of global PIPS and CS&S programs by sharing regional ins