About This Role:

As the Head of Executive Protection and Travel Security, you will lead strategic initiatives that ensure the safety of our senior executives, VPs, and employees during travel. This role is integral to our Global Security team, where you will oversee the design and implementation of advanced security protocols and risk mitigation strategies. Your leadership will be pivotal in developing a comprehensive travel security management program, collaborating with senior leadership to assess and address security threats. Reporting to the Vice President of Global Security, you will play a critical role in aligning security measures with corporate objectives, ensuring compliance with local laws, and enhancing overall business operations through effective protection strategies.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage the team responsible for the physical protection of senior executives and high-risk personnel.

• Design and implement personalized executive protection programs tailored to individual needs.

• Ensure 24/7 global protection capability for executives, including risk assessments and secure transportation.

• Collaborate with the corporate legal team to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Develop and conduct training programs for executive protection personnel and senior executives.

• Develop and execute a global travel security program with risk assessments and threat monitoring.

• Establish a crisis management framework for travel-related incidents.

• Maintain a comprehensive database of safe and secure destinations.

• Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities proactively.

• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate executive protection strategies into corporate policies.

• Oversee incident management and response, leading investigations and resolutions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the executive protection and travel security team.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of security management and a passion for protecting people. Your high level of integrity and professionalism defines your approach to sensitive matters, while your organizational skills allow you to manage complex situations effortlessly. You possess a strong global mindset and appreciate cross-cultural communication, which enables you to navigate international environments effectively. Your willingness to travel at short notice and adapt to flexible hours demonstrates your commitment to the role and its responsibilities.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, International Relations, or related field.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in security management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Experience managing high-profile or high-risk personnel protection programs.

• Extensive knowledge of global security threats and emerging trends.

• Experience in managing security for a global organization.

• Exceptional crisis management and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to communicate security protocols to diverse stakeholders effectively.

• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in executive protection, travel security, or crisis management (e.g., CPP, Executive Protection Specialist).

Additional Information

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.