Director, Global Security AP

Job Description

Reporting to the Japan, China and AP (JCAP) Regional Security Executive Director (RSED), the Regional Security Director (RSD), AP is responsible for providing security support across a wide range of services in AP region (markets in APAC excluding Japan and India), for people and assets and operations, which include sales and marketing; manufacturing; animal health: and research.  Incumbents are also responsible for providing lawful, objective and thorough support for internal and external investigations.

What will you do:

• Provide tactical & strategic security support to AP region operations.

• Manage a team of Associate Director (AD) in AP and coordinate with COEs for GSG program delivery in the AP markets.

• Establish and maintain seamless interface with AP management and operations.

• Support the analysis of security exposures and implement cost effective passive, reactive, and proactive programs to address these exposures.

• As directed by RSED, conduct/support internal and external investigations within AP. Will be required to travel extensively.

• As directed by RSED, to coordinate JCAP regional programs with the teams in China, Japan and HQ.

• Maintain close liaison with government, industry, security, and intelligence professionals within AP.

• Provide guidance and support to site operations within AP ensuring that worldwide standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and maintained.

• Provide support as directed in the areas of Executive Protection, Crisis Management, Site Security Surveys, and Risk Assessment / Risk Analysis.

What should you have:

• Security professional with 10-15 years’ experience in corporate security and/or 10-15 years’ experience in law enforcement within AP or US.

• Strong background in investigations and physical security.

• Ability to identify security issues and customize & implement solutions.

• Proven ability to work in varying situations, from committee work in which a “team player” approach is essential to situations in which considerable independence and self-motivation is required.

• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and respond rapidly to breaking situations. Sound, proven judgment is a must.

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) or equivalent. 
  
  Who we are:
  We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
  
  What we look for:
  Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Required Skills:

Client Satisfaction, Collaborative Spirit, Confidentiality, Crisis Management, Emergency Response and Crisis Management, Exercises Judgment, Incident Response, IT Security Auditing, Physical Security, Project Risk Assessments, Security Access Control Systems, Security Strategy, Security Trainings, Stress Management, Surveillance Systems

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

07/31/2026

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