Senior Security Specialist

We are looking to add a Senior Security Specialist to our growing team. In this role you will monitor, maintain, and improve the physical security systems and protocols of the organization. The role involves tasks such as conducting risk assessments, responding to security incidents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance security measures.

As a Senior Security Specialist, a typical day might include the following:

• Assisting in the implementation of new security technologies and processes, including pilot testing, vendor evaluations, and rollout planning.
• Working closely with other departments, including IT and operations, to integrate new security technology and support business continuity
• Assisting with the implementation for standards documentation for security systems, including design basis documents, reference architectures, specifications, as-built drawings, commissioning reports, configuration baselines, and version control.
• Conducting regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
• Ensuring regulatory and compliance alignment relevant to pharma/manufacturing (e.g., GMP expectations in controlled areas, retention and audit trails).
• Supporting crisis management and business resilience programs: contributing to emergency preparedness, incident response workflows, mass notification, muster reporting, and business continuity technology readiness.

This role might be for you if you:

• Can manage multiple concurrent projects, from pilot through rollout and service transition.

• Understand cybersecurity principles and have the ability to discuss new technology vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies; can support assessment and risk mitigation process in partnership with cyber IT/OT experts.

• Have proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally.

• Can manage procurement cycles and preparing vendor trade-off analyses.

• Have knowledge of OT/ICS and BMS integrations and effective collaboration with IT networking/security teams.

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including training delivery and executive-level reporting.

• Are able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support implementations and cutovers outside regular business hours.

To be considered for this position you should have a BA.BS in security management, emergency management, engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ideal candidates will have Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or similar recognized industry certification. Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP) or equivalent experience is a plus.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location.  In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.  For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together.  For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site.  Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.  

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions.  For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$78,700.00 - $128,700.00