Regional Security Lead, APAC

About the role

The Regional Security Lead, APAC leads the delivery of security, resilience and risk mitigation programmes across Asia Pacific, protecting employees, assets, products and operations. The role implements security strategies, standards and initiatives across manufacturing sites, commercial operations and business functions, working through internal stakeholders and external security providers. It is a management-level position based in Shanghai.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the APAC security programme, translating enterprise security strategy into regional priorities and overseeing security systems, operations and risk mitigation
• Conduct regional security reviews and assessments to identify emerging risks and strengthen operational resilience
• Partner with Global and Regional EHS leaders to integrate security, resilience and risk mitigation into EHS programmes and regional improvement projects
• Act as the primary regional liaison for Product and Supply Chain Security (PSCS), supporting investigations, audits and awareness of product and supply chain risks
• Support the Enterprise Risk Management function, including business preparedness, crisis management and business continuity, and lead incident response during disruptions
• Partner with global programme owners on Travel Security, Event Security and Executive Protection programmes, including operational coordination and incident response

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in corporate security, risk management or related fields
• Experience leading regional security operations and delivering security programmes in diverse environments, preferably in a GxP regulated environment
• Experience partnering with Product and Supply Chain Security functions
• Experience managing complex incidents, natural disasters, event preparedness and response

Required skills

• Professional certifications in security, risk management, business continuity or crisis management preferred
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Fluent spoken and written English and the relevant local language