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Senior director, head of global security, orthopedics

Leeds
myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
Director
€75,000 a year
Posted: 6 April
Offer description

This job is with Johnson & Johnson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.


Job Function

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)


Job Sub Function

Physical Security


Job Category

Professional


All Job Posting Locations

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom


Job Description

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. This role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s). Ireland - Requisition Number: R-068250 United States - Requisition Number: R-066547 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.


About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world's largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter – establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.


Key Responsibilities

* Define and execute the global security strategy aligned with business objectives and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
* Establish security governance, policies, and standards across global operations.
* Provide executive‑level reporting on security risks, incidents, and program performance.
* Oversee global physical security programs across offices, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers.
* Establish, implement and oversee site security standards, post orders, and operating procedures related to access controls, guard force operations, surveillance systems, and perimeter security.
* Oversee site risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and mitigation plans, ensuring site security programs and strategic partners support regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements.
* Drive continuous improvement of site security capabilities through technology modernization, metrics, audits, and lessons learned from incidents and exercises.
* Lead executive protection and duty‑of‑care programs, including executive travel and major events.
* Direct global threat intelligence and risk analysis covering geopolitical, activist, cyber, physical, and reputational risks.
* Develop and oversee supply chain and third‑party security programs to protect product integrity and operations.
* Lead insider threat and workplace violence prevention programs in partnership with HR, Legal, and Cyber Security.
* Oversee enterprise security technologies and long‑term modernization initiatives.
* Direct security incident response, investigations, and crisis support activities.


Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in Security, Risk Management, Intelligence, Business, or related field.
* 12+ years of progressive experience leading global corporate security program. 10+ years in law enforcement/military preferred.
* Demonstrated experience leading site security programs across complex environments such as manufacturing plants, laboratories, R&D campuses, and distribution facilities.
* Demonstrated strong People Leadership through leading and developing diverse teams, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative work environment.
* Managed performance evaluations, goal setting, and professional growth opportunities for direct reports.
* Successfully resolved conflicts and implemented process improvements to enhance team productivity.
* Experienced in hiring, interviewing, and selecting top talent to build high‑performing teams.
* Experience in regulated industries such as MedTech, Pharma, Healthcare, or Manufacturing preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
* Professional certifications preferred (CPP, PSP, PCI).

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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