Head of Global Security

Location: San Rafael
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options. About Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin. Job Summary: The Head of Global Security is the senior-most safety and security leader at BioMarin, responsible for executive influence, risk identification, and the leadership of the Corporate Security, Business Continuity, Crisis/Incident Management and Emergency Response, and Supply Chain Security and Global Product Security, functions for the enterprise. This role involves leading the protection of BioMarin's critical assets - including people, facilities, products, operations, data, and reputation. This role enables the teams at BioMarin to focus on its patient-centered mission, delivering first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances for those with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. Key Responsibilities: Create scalable, risk-based, fit-for-purpose global functions that address safety and security needs across the enterprise Embed safety and security awareness at BioMarin by creating and enforcing policies, developing and delivering training and educating the C-Suite and Board of Directors on critical risks Direct the creation of global physical security standards, professionalize a force of contracted protective security officers, and leverage a team focused on security risk management guidelines and concentric layers of physical security and technology-based solutions to identify and mitigate ongoing security exposures Create and guide teams managing scalable travel security, workplace violence prevention, executive protection, supply chain security, and business continuity/operational resilience solutions Lead the team that develops and implements policies, programs, and protocols to minimize security risks across the company. Conduct investigations into security incidents Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including People, Legal, IT, and Operations, to integrate security considerations into all aspects of the business. Serve as the primary liaison with external security providers, law enforcement, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders. Qualifications: 10 years of experience in corporate security, with expertise in physical, operational, and intelligence-based security management. Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry a plus. Strong executive presence and the ability to influence and educate senior leadership and the Board of Directors. Demonstrated success in transitioning and scaling security functions across a global enterprise. Expertise in developing and implementing security policies, standards, and training programs. Experience in managing physical security, travel security, workplace violence prevention, executive protection, and business continuity/operational resilience. Experience working in and with law enforcement around the world and building strong relationships with these and other government agencies. Proven track record of managing diverse security teams Experience managing budgets and contracts Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. High level of integrity and ethical standards. Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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