Site Security Manager

Company Description

Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Security Manager to join our team in Sligo
. The position reports to the Regional Security Director, Manufacturing Security, Europe. The Site Security Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related issues at Abb Vie manufacturing facilities in Sligo. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with Abb Vie's Global Security standards and policies. The Security Manager oversees and implements the site’s security program to safeguard personnel, property, information, and products, helping to maintain a safe and compliant operating environment.

• Establish and manage relationships with Abb Vie site leadership and crisis management teams.
• Act as the main POC for the business with the third-party security contractor carrying out guarding duties on site, overseeing performance standards and KPI adherence.
• Establish and manage relationships with security integrators and vendors, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are maintained.
• In close coordination with the Regional Security Director, develop, implement, and maintain the site physical security program to protect company assets, including access control, surveillance systems, and crisis response procedures.
• In close coordination with the Regional Security Director coordinate training drills and simulations/Tabletop exercises (TTXs) to ensure all personnel and CAT members are prepared for various crisis situations.
• Liaise with local authorities, emergency services, and other relevant agencies to foster effective communication and collaboration.
• Prepare for and support inspections by government and non-government agencies and foreign regulatory bodies. Ensure all security measures and documentation are up-to-date and comply with regulatory standards. Ensure security teams are properly prepared to receive such visits/inspections.
• Collaborate with site leadership and stakeholders to create and maintain a comprehensive business continuity plan that ensures minimal disruption during emergencies, business disruptions or significant incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, breaches, and irregularities, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Lead and manage Site security-related capital investment projects, including upgrades to security technology, new security installations, and facility assessments.
• Assist in the development and management of the security budget, ensuring cost-effective measures are implemented and vendors are providing value for money.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and security audits to identify potential security threats and develop strategies to mitigate those risks in close coordination with the wider global security team.
• Coordinate the inputs of Global Security branches as they support the designated site- acting as the conduit between specialized Global Security functions and the site team where necessary.
• Undertake tasks allocated by the Regional Security Director which support the overall security program in the region, including the review, enhancement and certification of existing protocols and security procedures both regionally and centrally.
• Lead and manage the on-site security staff: oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, and performance assessments in close coordination with the site supervisor from the providing vendor.

• Certified qualifications relevant to the position or equivalent are required. Bachelor Degree and Certification in security management (e.g., ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP),…