Head of Executive Protection and Travel Security
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 180000 - 248000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About This Role:
As the Head of Executive Protection and Travel Security you will lead strategic initiatives that ensure the safety of our senior executives VPs and employees during travel. This role is integral to our Global Security team where you will oversee the design and implementation of advanced security protocols and risk mitigation strategies. Your leadership will be pivotal in developing a comprehensive travel security management program collaborating with senior leadership to assess and address security threats. Reporting to the Vice President of Global Security you will play a critical role in aligning security measures with corporate objectives ensuring compliance with local laws and enhancing overall business operations through effective protection strategies.
What Youll Do:
Lead and manage the team responsible for the physical protection of senior executives and high-risk personnel.
Design and implement personalized executive protection programs tailored to individual needs.
Ensure 24/7 global protection capability for executives including risk assessments and secure transportation.
Collaborate with the corporate legal team to ensure compliance with regulations.
Develop and conduct training programs for executive protection personnel and senior executives.
Develop and execute a global travel security program with risk assessments and threat monitoring.
Establish a crisis management framework for travel-related incidents.
Maintain a comprehensive database of safe and secure destinations.
Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities proactively.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate executive protection strategies into corporate policies.
Oversee incident management and response leading investigations and resolutions.
Lead mentor and develop the executive protection and travel security team.
Who You Are:
You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of security management and a passion for protecting people. Your high level of integrity and professionalism defines your approach to sensitive matters while your organizational skills allow you to manage complex situations effortlessly. You possess a strong global mindset and appreciate cross-cultural communication which enables you to navigate international environments effectively. Your willingness to travel at short notice and adapt to flexible hours demonstrates your commitment to the role and its responsibilities.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Security Management International Relations or related field.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in security management with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Experience managing high-profile or high-risk personnel protection programs.
Extensive knowledge of global security threats and emerging trends.
Experience in managing security for a global organization.
Exceptional crisis management and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to communicate security protocols to diverse stakeholders effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
Certifications in executive protection travel security or crisis management (e.g. CPP Executive Protection Specialist).
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to:
- Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patientsÂ’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more
