Senior Director Security, North America

Date: Jun 3, 2025

Location:

Parsippany, United States, New Jersey, 07054

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 62265

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

The Senior Director Security, North America Regional Officer will have full responsibility for the security of employees, resources and information, against security risks in the region. This role will act as a Corporate Security business partner to all BU leaders and employees in the region.

How you’ll spend your day

Responsible for risk assessment of the security of employees, assets and information against security risks
Support region and country management in Security related decisions and matters.
Lead the implementation of Global Corporate Security policies, guidelines and directives in the region.
Supervise and guide country (and country cluster) security officers and others in establishing security related procedures, systems and guidelines, in accordance with applicable law and corporate policies and guidance – including People Security; Facility Security; Executive Protection; Information Security (including liaison with IT Security); Logistic Chain & Product Security,
Event Security and crime related Pre-employment Screening & Vetting processes.
Act as a team member of Global Corporate Security representing the region.
Lead a group of security managers in the region – either directly or indirectly.
Lead and supervise the response and reaction to security related issues.
Supervise and sometime lead for investigations of security related incidents in the region.
Audit security policies, guidelines and procedures compliance in the region.
Maintain proper liaison with relevant law enforcement agencies, mostly at the regional level.

Your experience and qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration or related field.
Security certifications such as CPP, CISM, CFE, CISSP are valued.
A master’s in security studies, Public Administration, or Business Administration degree
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry, cross border operations, collaboration with regulatory and / or security agencies.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or intelligence is required.
Experience in an international\multinational organization is required.
Strong and effective communication skills. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Able to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously. Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively to ensure timely and accurate resolutions

Travel Requirements:
Must be available 24/7 and can travel, domestically and internationally, sometimes at a moment’s notice.

Compensation Data

The annual starting salary for this position is between $173,000 – $227,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

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