Europe Regional Security Manager – all genders in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Job title : Europe Regional Security Manager – all genders

• Location : Neuilly (France)

• 40% remote working and 10% of travel expected.

• Full time

About the job

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare , we have one overarching mission – to work passionately, challenging ourselves and our industry every day, to drive what we believe is the next health revolution: making healthcare as simple as it should be, so that people can take better care of themselves – bringing “ Health in Your Hands ”.

We are building trusted & loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide, enabling better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. To fulfil this mission, we are embarking our consumers, our customers, healthcare professionals, and our employees in this journey because this is what will make us become the “Best Fast Moving Consumer Healthcare (FMCH) Company In & For the World”.

Consumers are at the heart of everything we do and we want to make a difference where it counts, driving leadership in the categories we play in: Allergy, Digestive Wellness, Pain, Physical & Mental Wellness, and Cough, Cold.

To achieve this, we need strong talent who will help us shape the future of our Consumer Healthcare business and challenge our industry. We aspire to create a work environment where people can thrive, grow, and be at their best every day. We believe in operating with integrity and prioritizing the health and well-being of people and communities where we operate, working towards making a positive impact in the world.

Our Team:

This is an opportunity to be part of the CHC Security team which handles the security of people, assets, information and product alongside Crisis Management. A small team which is result oriented and has a critical task of safeguarding/protecting Sanofi’s people, assets, and reputation.

Main responsibilities:

• Functional responsibilities include:

• People Protection/Physical security,

• Asset, Supply & industrial chain Protection (France & European offices + Hubs – Barcelona, Budapest Veres, Orrigio, Koln, Rzeszow industrial plants…),

• Brand protection,

• Special Event security

• Be the entry point for every security related aspect for the CHC Europe region.

• Develop security procedures and policies in line with CHC Security Corporate.

• Conduct daily Risk Assessment & follow-up of Europe security situation.

• Conduct business intelligence & investigations on European point of interest

• Support audit programme of France and Europe sites, in coordination with Corporate Security & Intel

• Coordinate Private security providers mission in securing both sites and staffs (Guarding, CCTV, Badge access, incident, alarms…)

• Coordinate local security managers of CHC offices and plants across Europe: provide guidance to security correspondents on security procedures and security measures related to physical security design, security incident reporting, guarding services, technical security, and crisis response.

• Be responsible for Security of CHC employees across the region: support to Travel Management programme, briefing of travellers when needed, design & implementation of Meet&Greet.

• Work closely with Human Resources and Administration to implement security measures required for security of employees.

• Ensure security of short- and long-term International Assignees in the country.

• Maintain and update monthly security report, emergency plans, security manual etc.

• Plan and implement event and executive protection for senior leadership as per corporate guidelines.

• Implement Crisis Management and Incident response plan in coordination with crisis management team.

• Support HSE in handling Emergency Response Team.

• Maintain liaison with the law enforcement and government agencies, local French Embassy, and private security service providers.

About you

We are looking for a potential candidate to provide dedicated security support to CHC Europe – High integrity, leadership, and relevant professional experience in Corporate Security.

Experience :

• At least 5 years of experience in Private security management with proven track record in building and leading cross functional team,

• Minimum of 5 years leading/working with geographically dispersed team members.

• Minimum of 5 years delivering risk assessments within a Security organization

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing emergency situation.

Soft skills :

• Effective communication skill ( oral & written), capacity to develop a strategy thinking while managing operational ones, capacity to resist to stress and pressure,

• Sound judgment and ability to work independently with minimal supervisory oversight.

• Talent building effective partnerships and working collaboratively cross-functionally.

• Solid understanding of physical and reputational risk factors and methods for mitigating such risk.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to competently juggle numerous competing priorities.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Experience managing subordinate, subcontractor, or vendor security integrator support to include all aspects of project planning, scheduling, subcontract scope definition and management.

• An acute sense of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

• Strong fiscal discipline and ability to expertly manage large budgets.

• Highly adaptable and flexible.

• A positive attitude and hunger for learning and growth.

• Creative and entrepreneurial.

• Demonstrated commitment to CHC’s core values.

Technical skills :

• Field and IT security expertise, Data & risk management tools, team & cross services management, tender process and negotiation skill

• Relevant work experience in private security companies or department highly preferred.

Education :

• University degree in political sciences, engineering, business school or equivalent.

Languages :

• Fluent in English & French; a third language is appreciated