Security Manager – EMEA Region (Physical Security)

Location: Hybrid role associated with Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom, and Zug, Switzerland; up to approximately 30% international travel within EMEA.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and medical technology solutions, with the role supporting the planned DePuy Synthes orthopaedics business.

What you will do

• Lead and execute the Global Security strategy across the EMEA region.
• Assess, mitigate, and manage physical security risks affecting employees, facilities, assets, and operations.
• Oversee incident management, investigations, crisis response, and coordination with local authorities and emergency services.
• Partner with Real Estate, Facilities Management, HR, Legal, and business leaders to integrate security into sites and projects.
• Manage third-party security vendors, service performance, compliance, and cost controls.
• Provide guidance on executive protection, travel risk management, special events, and business continuity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive corporate, regional, or enterprise security management experience with multi-country responsibility.
• Experience managing physical security programs, risk assessments, incident response, vendors, and contracts.
• Knowledge of security regulations, standards, and best practices across EMEA.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Fluent English is required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education.
• Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• People or matrix leadership experience, crisis management planning, and business continuity support.
• Executive protection, travel risk management, or Switzerland and broader EMEA market experience.
• CPP, PSP, or similar security certification; German or French language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an international healthcare and MedTech environment focused on employee wellbeing and business continuity.
• Collaborate with site leaders, corporate functions, external stakeholders, authorities, and emergency services across EMEA.
• Support an inclusive workplace that respects employee diversity, dignity, and individual contribution.
• Travel is limited to approximately 30% internationally within EMEA.