What Security contributes to Cardinal Health

Security implements measures to safeguard the company's assets from circumstances and threats that would cause harm or loss.

Security ensures the credentialing of visitors, provides surveillance of the company's facilities, enforces regular security standards and procedures, responds to security crises, and manages relationships with security vendors.

Job Summary

The Manager, Global Security will support risk mitigation to company assets, some of which include employees, visitors, products, reputation, facilities, and the communities in which we do business. This role must develop relationships with all levels of the organization and be prepared to provide solutions to stakeholders in a timely and professional manner. The person should be practical, proactive, and innovative, to ensure the Global Security department’s objectives and security industry best practices are communicated and executed.

To ensure all department goals are met/exceeded, the Global Security Manager will partner with the Regional Security Director (RSD) in collaboration with all department team members, multiple corporate functions, business unit leaders, and external partners.

***This opportunity is remote; however, this Manager will support the western region and being located in California or Texas is preferred.

Responsibilities

Regional Support and Program Management (80%)

Assist with mentoring a network of Security Coordinators (SC’s) based in the region, ensuring SC’s have needed tools and information to optimize the roleEnsures SC’s and facility leadership understands security assessment program, and partners to ensure completion and delivery of recommended corrective measuresWorks to ensure a secure supply chain program, by partnering with internal and external partnersWorks with Environmental Health & Safety, METT (Meetings, Events, Tradeshows and Travel), Security Technology, SOIC, and any non-department entities, ex. QRA, to ensure complementary Global Security programsAssists RSD to influence senior leaders to advocate and facilitate compliance with Security programsProactively identifies new technologies and products to evolve Security Programs developed and implemented at Cardinal Health facilitiesBenchmark with peers at other companies, including competitors, on program trends and activitiesSupports executive protection program and METT by providing security solutions for special events

Training (20%)

Partners with RSD to conduct effective security awareness, threat assessment, and WPV prevention training program for employees within our facilities and in the fieldIn partnership with facility leadership and EHS, support crisis management tabletop exercisesSupports RSD to create targeted training to corporate function partners (ex. QRA, Transportation, Sales), to ensure Global Security program initiatives are weaved into their SOP's

Qualifications

5+ years’ experience within a corporate setting, law enforcement, or military.Bachelor's degree within the following fields of study: Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, or Security Management, or equivalent work experience, preferred.Experience in enterprise-wide security programs preferred.Security, investigations, and contract security services management within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, standards, training materials and methods for identifying and protecting assets, ex. information, product, personnel, property, facilities, and operations from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, vandalism, product tampering, espionage, sabotage, or loss.Proven track record of ensuring security programs and strategies are in-line with best practices, effectively developed, implemented, and maintained.People management, development and training experience is preferred.Firm understanding of the balance between business and security.Functional knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing security/safety policies and procedures is required.Knowledge of budget processes and making sensible security upgrades to business leaders.Experience conducting physical security risk assessments of various types of facilities including pharmacy, office space, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.Developed, implemented, and managed security awareness training programs and materials.Knowledge of incident command processes and overall emergency response is required.Working knowledge of regulatory programs i.e., CTPAT, DEA, FDA, Board of Pharmacy preferred, with demonstrated ability to work with domestic and international government and law enforcement agencies.Be able to apply knowledge and experiences to the rapidly changing environment.Team with RSD to support and/or manage large scale projects and initiatives as needed.Ability to establish and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement/emergency agencies and security and risk mitigation service provider.Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite programs.Must have good presentation skills and experience in presenting to all employee levels, including senior executives.Must be mission driven and self-directed to simultaneously work productively on multiple initiativesAbility to communicate, market and sell value-added solutions to all levels of the organization and external stakeholders clearly and succinctlyA calm advisor, with a take charge/proactive attitude in a crisis who is able to accept the need to, and change course on a program or investigative strategy.Ability to travel approximately 35% (varies based on business need)

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projectsParticipates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goalsRecommends new practices, processes, metrics, or modelsWorks on or may lead complex projects of large scopeProjects may have significant and long-term impactProvides solutions which may set precedentIndependently determines method for completion of new projectsReceives guidance on overall project objectivesActs as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $86,400-129,570

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 07/10/2025 *if interested in the opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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