Site Security Lead

Site Security Lead:
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Location:
Geel, Belgium
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Job type
Permanent, Full time About the job: As Site Security Lead for our Geel site, you'll protect what matters most
- our people, products, and patients
- while driving security excellence across a state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing facility. Ready to get started? Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you'll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. Our Belgium site operates 24/7 with over 1,000 employees, and you'll be at the heart of ensuring their safety while managing security operations, driving process improvements, and navigating continuous site evolution. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system
- and innovative pipeline
- enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Main responsibilities:
- Oversee daily security operations including 24/7 security coverage, visitor management, access control, and coordination with external security service providers to ensure the highest standards of protection.
- Identify and mitigate emerging threats by conducting regular risk assessments, implementing proactive security measures, and deploying corporate security requirements across the site.
- Lead security process improvements following internal audit recommendations, maintaining efficiency through regular self-assessments and controls of physical security measures.
- Manage security implications of site changes by coordinating with stakeholders during ongoing layout modifications and operational evolution, ensuring seamless integration of security protocols.
- Support crisis management by coordinating incident response, reporting security issues, and implementing corrective measures in collaboration with site leadership and local law enforcement.
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across internal teams, site management, external security partners, and local police to create a collaborative security ecosystem.
- Champion security culture by delivering training and awareness programs, organizing induction sessions for new employees and contractors, and embedding security mindset across the organization. About you:
- Relevant security experience in industrial, manufacturing, or regulated environments with proven success in managing security operations and stakeholder relationships.
- Strong risk assessment mindset with the ability to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security evaluations, and implement practical, effective solutions.
- Contractor and contract management expertise, ensuring service delivery meets expectations and maintaining quality standards across external security providers.
- Change management and process improvement skills with a proactive approach to driving continuous enhancement of security processes and systems.
- Knowledge of security legislation, access control systems, and supply chain security (or demonstrated willingness to develop this expertise with support from our team).
- Safety-first mentality with commitment to the belief that every incident is preventable through culture, accountability, and organizational excellence.
- Discretion and integrity to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, rigor, and sound judgment.
- Fluent English and Dutch (written and oral) for effective communication, reporting, and collaboration across our international network. Why choose us?:
- Make a direct impact on patient safety by ensuring life-changing treatments are protected and delivered to those who need them most — from our cutting-edge GMP facility to patients worldwide.
- Be part of world-first initiatives like our Modulus factory, smart factories, and AI-driven supply chain solutions that are redefining global manufacturing.
- Grow, thrive, and discover with access to new skills, cross-functional roles, and a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day. LI-EUR null