Regional Security Manager – EMEA

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.   Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.   We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description   Location: London, UK  Reporting Line: Reports directly to Director, Security  Scope: EMEA Region  Role Purpose  The Regional Security Manager (EMEA) is responsible for the operational delivery, consistency, and effectiveness of the security program across EMEA, covering corporate offices, R&D laboratories, and manufacturing facilities.  This is a hands-on, operational role focused on execution, assurance, and risk reduction. The role ensures that global security strategy, standards, and policies set by the Director are implemented consistently across the region and adapted pragmatically to local risk and regulatory requirements.  The Regional Security Manager acts as the primary operational lead and escalation point for EMEA, managing day-to-day security operations, vendors, incidents, and regional risks, while escalating strategic, financial, and high impact decisions to the Director.  Key Responsibilities  Regional Security Operations (Primary Focus)  Own day-to-day security operations across EMEA sites, ensuring services operate effectively and consistently  Maintain visibility of regional security posture, risks, incidents, and operational issues  Ensure sitelevel security controls are implemented, maintained, and functioning (physical security, procedures, response)  Actively monitor trends, emerging risks, and performance gaps, escalating where required     Risk Assessments & Mitigation  Conduct and maintain site and regional security risk assessments  Ensure mitigating controls and action plans are implemented, tracked, and reviewed  Provide structured, evidence based risk advice to site leadership and regional stakeholders  Escalate material or residual risk to the Director with clear recommendations  Vendor & Contract Management  Oversee regional security vendors, including guarding, monitoring, response, and specialist services  Manage vendors against agreed SLAs, KPIs, and contractual requirements  Address service failures, performance issues, and compliance gaps directly with suppliers  Support the Director with vendor selection, contract renewals, and procurement input  GSOC & Incident Management  Act as the regional interface to the Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC)  Ensure effective use of GSOC capabilities, including:   Alarm monitoring and incident response  Incident logging, investigation support, and reporting  Travel risk monitoring and support  Lead operational response to regional incidents, coordinating sites, GSOC, and functional partners  Ensure accurate and timely reporting of incidents and lessons learned  Crisis & Business Continuity Support  Support Local Crisis Management Teams (LCMTs) during incidents and escalations  Lead or coordinate security response to:   Workplace violence or threats  Facility disruptions or protests  Geopolitical or regional instability impacts  Support crisis exercises, readiness reviews, and postincident improvement actions  Stakeholder & Site Engagement  Work closely with Facilities, EHS, HR, Legal, IT, and Site Leadership at an operational level  Act as the day-to-day security contact for sites and regional stakeholders  Provide clear, pragmatic guidance that balances risk, compliance, and business needs  Escalate sensitive, complex, or reputationally significant matters to the Director  Decision Rights & Accountability (Clear Scope)  The Regional Security Manager has authority to:  Make operational security decisions affecting EMEA sites within approved policies, standards, and budgets  Direct and manage security vendors and sitelevel security activities  Approve and implement sitespecific mitigation measures following risk assessments  Lead regional incident response and coordinate GSOC activation  Recommend security enhancements, control changes, or risk acceptance  The Regional Security Manager does not have authority to (and must escalate):  Approve or change global security strategy, policy, or standards  Commit unapproved capital expenditure or material contract variations  Accept high or enterprise level residual risk without Director sign off  Make decisions with significant legal, reputational, or regulatory impact  Represent the organization externally on security matters without alignment     What We’re Looking For  Essential  Bachelor’s degree in Security, Risk, Criminology, or a related field  CPP, PSP, or similar professional certification  Strong experience in corporate, operational security within a multisite or regional environment  Experience operating within highly regulated industries (pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing)  Demonstrated experience working closely/leading a GSOC / Security Operations Centre  Handson experience leading incident response and crisis situations  Membership of The Security Institute, ASIS International, or equivalent  Desirable  Working knowledge of ISO risk and business continuity frameworks  Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratories, or GMPregulated facilities  Key Skills & Attributes  Strong operational leader with a deliveryfirst mindset  Calm, decisive, and credible under pressure  Excellent stakeholder management at site and regional level  Strong vendor and performance management capability  Able to translate intelligence and risk into clear operational actions  “So What?” – Why This Role Is Critical  This role provides clear operational delivery of security across EMEA. It ensures that risks are identified early, incidents are managed effectively, and sites receive consistent, reliable security support—without overreliance on escalation for daytoday decisions. In short, this role closes the gap between global intent and local execution—and without it, security delivery becomes fragmented, reactive, and overly reliant on senior escalation.    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.