Physical & Global Security Manager

Purpose and Scope

This position is responsible for protecting company personnel, facilities, assets and operations through the development and administration of Tolmar’s physical security program (PSP). The security manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related issues at our CO & IL sites. The security manager will be responsible for Tolmar’s security program to include guard management, facility security infrastructure maintenance & investments, and for the development and ensuring full adoption/compliance of our physical security program standards and policies company wide.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and manage relationships with site leadership and crisis management teams.
• Act as the main POC for the business with the third-party security contractors carrying out guarding duties on site, performance standards, KPI adherence, and required certifications.
• Establish and manage relationships with security contractors, integrators and vendors, ensuring master service agreements (MSA’s), statement of work (SOW), purchase orders (PO’s) and where applicable non-disclosure agreements (NDA’s) are in place.
• The security manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s physical security program to protect company personnel and assets, including access controls, surveillance systems, and crisis response procedures.
• Liaise with local authorities, emergency services, and other relevant agencies to foster effective communication and collaboration.
• Prepare for and support inspections by government and non-government agencies and foreign regulatory bodies. Ensure all security measures and documentation are up-to-date and comply with regulatory standards. Ensure all security support teams are prepared to receive such visits/inspections.
• Partner with the Business Continuity leadership to support development, testing and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Conduct investigations of security incidents, breaches, and irregularities (to include Emergency Response Team - ERT live events), document findings and recommended actions, and manage approved actions to completion.
• Develop and manage the roadmap for security infrastructure investments, technology upgrades, and physical security enhancements across company locations.
• Responsible for the development and management of the security budget, ensuring cost-effective measures are implemented and vendors are providing the intended value.
• Partner with OTD to develop and deliver security awareness, emergency response and crisis preparedness training programs.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically review security policies, standards, and procedures to support organizational compliance and risk mitigation.
• Develop and report security performance metrics, incident trends, and risk indicators to leadership.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and security audits to identify potential security threats and develop preventative measures to mitigate those risks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders, manage vendors, and drive security initiatives across multiple functions.
• Ability to foster and promote the security culture through internal adoption campaigns such as participating in New Hire Orientation, holding lunch and learns or cross departmental training events.
• Demonstrated expertise in physical security principles, crisis management, and practical risk assessment in a corporate, pharmaceutical, or critical infrastructure environment.
• Advanced knowledge of security technology, including access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection technologies, 2-way radio communications, AI Security Tools, building hardening techniques and the implementation or upgrade of such security systems.
• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and management.
• Strong knowledge of physical security principles, crisis management practices, and experience in delivering tabletop exercises and security training programs to enhance awareness and preparedness.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and build relationships in a multinational and multicultural organization.
  
  

Demonstrated experience and skills in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and work instructions preferred.

Core Values

This position is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values:

• Center on People: We commit to support the well‑being of our patients and treat our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together with an enterprise‑wide mindset that lifts the whole organization.
• Are Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.
• Act Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.
• Constantly Improve: We are committed to a proactive, collaborative effort to enhance our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving quality. We strive to be innovative, embracing calculated risk‑taking that drives better ways of working.
• Are Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Business Administration or related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Eight or more years of progressive experience in corporate security, physical security, law enforcement, military security, critical infrastructure protection or related field.
• Five or more years of leadership experience managing security programs, personnel, contractors, or cross-functional security initiatives.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or critical infrastructure environment preferred.
• Experience managing third-party security providers, contracts, and security related capital projects preferred.
• Certifications in Security Management (e.g. ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP)) strongly preferred.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Annual pay range $125,000 - $135,000
• Bonus eligible
• Benefits information: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits
  
  

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.