VP, Corporate Security Center of Excellence

Position Summary The Vice President, Corporate Security Center of Excellence (CoE) is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive enterprise security risk management strategy that protects the organization's people, assets, infrastructure, and reputation across all global regions of operation. This executive-level role leads global programs in physical security, travel security, executive protection, crisis management, business continuity, and oversight of the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC). The role also encompasses the integration of data, digital security, and emerging technologies into a cohesive, intelligence-driven security framework. This position requires a visionary leader who can assess and mitigate risks, build strong external partnerships, and foster a security-conscious culture enterprise-wide.

Objectives of the Role

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise security risk management framework to safeguard physical, human, digital, and intangible assets in alignment with the mission, vision, strategy and core values of FME.
• Design and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols to reduce organizational risk and support compliance.
• Monitor and investigate security incidents, lead root cause analyses, and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate across functions - Legal, HR, IT, Facilities, Risk, and Operations - and business segments to assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead global crisis response and business continuity planning, ensuring preparedness and resilience across operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and relevant industry associations.
• Champion security awareness programs and training initiatives that build employee knowledge and encourage vigilance.
• Advance the use of security technology and analytics through the GSOC and other digital platforms to enhance situational awareness and response capabilities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Security Leadership

• Set the global vision for corporate security and oversee its execution across all geographies.
• Ensure security strategy supports regulatory readiness and global expansion plans.
• Integrate threat intelligence and behavioral risk indicators into executive protection programs.
• Clarify that GSOC should support both routine operations and real-time crisis response, and integrate with travel security for global situational awareness.
• Ensure enterprise-wide incident reporting and after-action reviews are codified and integrated into risk governance.
• Engage in public-private partnerships to share intelligence and enhance preparedness for emerging threats, including cyber-physical risks.
• Lead a team across core security domains and ensure high-performance standards.
• Partner with senior internal and external stakeholders to proactively manage Fresenius Medical Care's strategic risks, building a culture of security across the company.
• Build a deep external perspective on the changing nature of risk; develop an effective and proactive threat intelligence capability.
• Partner with colleagues in Information Security, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance, Risk, and Audit to provide an integrated security capability to Fresenius Medical Care.
• Develop and lead a high performing team, providing an inclusive culture and safe place to work for all.

Physical Security & Personnel Protection

• Establish and maintain physical security protocols for global sites and facilities.
• Develop and execute a risk-based global workplace violence prevention and mitigation strategy.
• Create and manage behavioral threat assessment and management capabilities, team, processes and procedures.
• Design and manage executive protection programs that ensure the safety of key personnel.
• Plan and assure the safety of the Management and Supervisory Board and all colleagues.

Travel Security & GSOC Oversight

• Lead travel security initiatives to protect global travelers through risk assessments, intelligence briefings, training, and emergency protocols.
• Oversee GSOC operations to ensure 24/7 threat monitoring, rapid response coordination, and integration of threat intelligence.
• Manage security operations, ensuring effective security management to minimize exposure to threats and vulnerabilities.

Incident Response & Risk Management

• Lead investigations into security incidents and coordinate post-incident reviews, including root cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Assess emerging risks and ensure mitigation through proactive planning, security enhancements, and technology deployment.
• Develop an integrated approach to utilizing technology and data to support risk management and forensic investigations.

Crisis Management & Business Continuity

• Serve as the global lead for crisis management, coordinating cross-functional response teams during emergencies.
• Ensure robust and tested business continuity plans are in place and aligned with regulatory expectations and organizational needs.
• Partner with leaders across the company to ensure we have a security risk-focused, proactive, business resilience plan.

External Collaboration & Compliance

• Build and maintain an external network with authorities and key third-party relationships.
• Represent the company in engagements with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and peer organizations to share best practices and stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Ensure compliance with all global security-related regulatory and legal requirements.

Leadership & Culture

• Model inclusive leadership and drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and integrity.
• Ensure team development, succession planning, and diversity within the global security function.
• Promote a psychologically safe environment and encourage open reporting and feedback related to risk.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate or government security, with a minimum of 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple domains, including physical and travel security, executive protection, crisis management, incident response, and business continuity planning.
• Experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Proven ability to lead global teams and collaborate cross-functionally with executive and operational stakeholders.
• Familiarity with global security standards and regulatory environments.
• Strong communication, influence, and executive presence.
• Proven executive presence with the ability to communicate risk and value clearly to C-level leadership and Boards.
• Fluency in leveraging third-party vendors, intelligence services, and managed security partners.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, or a related field required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, CEM, MBCP) preferred.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients' quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.