• Job Description

  Req#: R257731

  Job Description

  Reporting to the Director, Global Security – Supply Chain Integrity, the Associate Director Security is responsible for leading the Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) region implementation and execution of strategic and tactical operations intended to ensure the end-to-end efficient and secure movement of M products and materials, provide effective security risk management, and promote engagement and awareness of associated issues.

  The focus of this work is on protecting patient safety and securing the supply chain against illicit actions, product diversion, theft, terrorism, and unauthorized activities that threaten product integrity including compromises of supply chain information.

  The position will be the primary regional liaison for internal and external interactions associated with Supply Chain Integrity matters. The successful candidate must have a proven capability to excel in a collaborative, diverse, complex, resource-constrained environment and be able to drive decision-making processes that involve multiple constituencies and constraints.

  Further management and guidance related to additional Global Security activities and mission support will be provided at the direction of the Director, Global Security – Supply Chain Integrity.

  Primary responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the regional execution of our Global Supply Chain Integrity strategy, including tactical operations designed to protect the companies supply chain from threats and acts of theft, product diversion, tampering, terrorism, illicit activities, and unauthorized access via effective security measures, analysis, expert consultation, and investigations leading to meaningful root cause determinations, corrective actions, compliance, and law enforcement outcomes. Following are the areas of focus:
    • Security Risk Management
      • Implement and manage regional execution of a proactive Supply Chain Integrity strategy focused on incident prevention through intelligence-based risk mitigation;
      • Manage regional execution of a security risk assessment regime to proactively and periodically monitor and measure internal operations and external business partner security performance against established criteria;
      • Manage regional execution of initiatives to identify and enhance protection of supply chain operations and high-value assets;
      • Measure and report supply chain security performance in collaboration with designated Regional Security leads;
      • Study and assess implementation of technology and innovative solutions to mitigate supply chain security risk;
      • Manage and/or support matrixed cross functional response to Supply Chain Integrity events;
      • Coordinate and/or support matrixed Regional Security personnel in investigations for supply chain security matters;
      • Manage and/or support matrixed supply chain risk intelligence gathering and monitor efforts of emerging threats to global supply chain security as well as related country/region specific regulations;
      • Manage the flow of communications related to Regional supply chain security and disseminate relevant information within Global Security and the Company;
    • Policy and Standards
      • Support the development and manage execution of supply chain integrity policies and minimum standards;
      • Manage regional execution and compliance with established government trade security programs in which CTPAT, AEO, PIP, and similar country-based initiatives in which our company participates;
      • Develop and maintain regional proactive supply chain security guidance and subject matter material to communicate established policies, standards, and best practices;
    • Engagement and Awareness
      • Cultivate and maintain relationships that support internal and external engagement and awareness for supply chain integrity matters;
      • Serve as Regional point of contact for Global Security to our Controlled Substance Compliance program, providing Security support to Compliance initiatives associated with the manufacturing and distribution of Scheduled Medicines and Controlled Substances;
      • Foster and maintain internal cross-functional relationships in support of Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Finance, and Insurance & Risk, IT and other functions as needed;
      • Support the development and delivery of global Supply Chain Integrity training materials and proactive awareness information as needed;
      • Participate in and liaise with professional associations specializing in pharmaceutical crime, supply chain integrity, and security risk management;
      • Maintain a network of knowledgeable and influential persons in government, law enforcement, security, intelligence, and internal functions to serve as resources, collaborators and partners related to supply chain security matters;
  • Serve as the cross-functional single point of contact for matters related to Supply Chain Integrity within the region and externally as needed;
  • Ensure communication and oversight of key milestones and deliverables to support supply chain security strategic efforts;
  • ;People Management
    • Develop and maintain oversight of contract business partner resources in support of the Supply Chain Integrity strategic and tactical needs;
  • ;Financial Management
    • Manage operational expenditures to align with Corporate and Regional business activities and requirements providing strong financial stewardship assuring spend is focused on supporting the mission and does not exceed approved authorized levels;

  • Domestic and international travel is required (25%);

  Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

  • Minimum 5 years’ professional experience preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
  • General understanding of production operations and related supply chains including regulatory requirements (i.e GxP, CTPAT, AEO, PIP, etc) and security plans;
  • General understanding of supply chain operations, logistics, warehousing, all modes of transportation, and freight forwarding;
  • Basic understanding of investigations and experience supporting or generating case reports for criminal and civil enforcement actions;
  • Knowledge of physical security principles and security risk assessment methodologies;
  • Working understanding of industry best and recommended supply chain security practices;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrated experience interacting with and preparing briefing materials and reports for management and government officials;
  • Must be innovative and work independently with an aggressive workload in a high performing environment;
  • Ability to work in a matrixed environment with exceptional levels of collaboration, clarity and honesty in dealing with peers, team members and all others in a flat and nimble organization;
  • Ability to champion new ideas or positions to meet key goals and initiatives;
  • Strong commitment to patient safety and compliance requirements;
  • Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership, communication and analytical skills;
  • Understanding of Intelligence and Risk Management methodologies;

  What We Offer

  We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus;
  • 35,5 days of leave;
  • Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;
  • Solid Pension Plan;
  • Incentive Plan;
  • Travel allowance for commuting;
  • Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

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  Merck & Co., Inc.

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