Global Head - Security, Resilience and Emergency Management

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The Position

 This role is a cornerstone of the Group SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) department, focusing on the high-stakes protection of the organization’s global footprint. The team operates as a strategic nerve center, integrating security, business continuity, and crisis response into the fabric of the business. By collaborating with regional resilience hubs and various corporate functions—from Global Engineering to People & Culture—the department ensures 24/7 readiness and technical excellence in safeguarding Roche’s people, assets, and reputation. 

As the Global Head - Security, Resilience and Emergency Management, you will be the enterprise lead for protecting the organization against complex, evolving threats. Serving as a strategic partner to the Board of Directors and Corporate Executive Committee, you will direct everything from executive protection and travel security to product crime investigations and large-scale crisis response. You are a resilient leader capable of navigating a highly matrixed environment, driving a culture of accountability, and ensuring the business remains operational regardless of the challenges faced.

The Opportunity

• Strategic Advisory: Serve as the global partner to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, providing expert counsel on emerging risks, resilience performance, and strategic security initiatives.

• Crisis & Emergency Command: Lead the global emergency management and crisis response programs, acting as the Corporate Crisis Manager and deputizing for the Chief SHE Officer when required.

• Operational Resilience: Oversee the global Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and manage regional resilience hubs to ensure 24/7 proactive support for global operations.

• Asset & People Protection: Direct the global executive protection program and business travel security protocols, maintaining robust technical directives to ensure the ongoing safety of all personnel.

• Product Integrity: Lead the global product crime investigation organization in collaboration with the Anti-Counterfeiting Council to proactively mitigate threats to product safety and brand.

• Performance & Governance: Define and monitor global KPIs and objectives, ensuring all security and resilience strategies align with international standards and local regulatory requirements.

• Team Leadership & Growth: Strategically scale a high-impact team, focusing on professional upskilling, recruitment, and fostering an inclusive environment rooted in psychological safety and mutual respect.

Who You Are

• Educational Excellence: Holds a Master’s degree or equivalent in law, security management, or business continuity, ideally supplemented by professional certifications like CBCMP or FEMA.

• Seasoned Executive: At least 10 years of experience in a similar global head role or senior law enforcement position within a large multinational, with direct experience influencing Board-level leadership.

• Crisis Expert: Proven track record of leading complex emergency and crisis responses across geographically diverse and multicultural environments.

• Matrix Navigator: Extensive experience (10+ years) operating within complex matrix structures, demonstrating the ability to drive change and develop collaborative solutions across global divisions.

• Visionary Leader: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on sustainable, scalable solutions and a commitment to nurturing high-potential talent through proactive accountability.

Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.