Senior Manager Site Security

INCOG BioPharma Services•Fishers, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as INCOG’s leader for managing and executing the site security program at INCOG Biopharma, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). This role ensures the safety and security of employees, visitors, facilities, intellectual property and biopharmaceutical product supporting GMP operations for its clients. The Site Security Manager partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, EH&S, Facilities, People and Culture and IT to ensure security controls are effective, compliant, and aligned with business needs in a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is accountable for driving continuous improvement of site security processes, controls, and systems and delivering security enhancements that meet or exceed biopharmaceutical industry standards and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in public law enforcement or federal agencies.
Experience managing physical security systems and contract security vendors.
Working knowledge of GMP environments and inspection readiness.
Strong incident investigation and report-writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior site security experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Security certifications such as CPP, PSP, or similar.
Experience supporting FDA or client audits.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day site security operations, ensuring consistent coverage and adherence to established policies and procedures.
Serve as the primary site contact for all security-related matters.
Maintain site security SOPs in alignment with GMP expectations and corporate standards.
Proactively identify opportunities for security process improvement, risk reduction, and operational efficiency.
Oversee physical security systems including access control, CCTV, badging, alarms, and visitor management.
Manage employee, contractor, and visitor access privileges based on role and authorization.
Conduct routine security inspections, risk assessments, and vulnerability reviews.
Ensure security practices support GMP compliance and inspection readiness.
Support regulatory inspections and client audits by providing documentation and site security walkthroughs.
Partner with Quality to address security-related deviations, investigations, and CAPAs when applicable.
Lead response to security incidents, including unauthorized access, theft, safety concerns, or workplace disruptions.
Conduct investigations, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain incident logs and trend security events to identify improvement opportunities.
Manage contracted security services and vendors, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
Coordinate guard coverage, schedules, and post orders as required by site operations.
Assist with security budget planning and cost control.
Deliver site security orientation and awareness training for employees and contractors.
Promote a strong security culture while minimizing disruption to manufacturing and laboratory operations.
Provide guidance to site leadership on security best practices and emerging risks.
Support site emergency response plans and drills in coordination with EH&S and Facilities.
Serve as a security representative on the site emergency response or crisis management team.
Coordinate with local emergency services as needed.