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Director, Global Security REMOTE USA

Danaher


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratorys role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing and are used in hospitals reference and research laboratories and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough to rapid and reliable sample analysis to more rigorous decision makingwe are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency clinical confidence adaptive collaboration and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Director Global Security is responsible for leading the companys global security strategy and operations to protect employees facilities assets and business continuity across all regions. Responsible for enterprise security risk management physical security crisis management travel security executive protection investigations and vendor oversight.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Global EHS and is part of the Global EHS Team located and will be fully remote.

In this role you will have the opportunity to help build and lead world class security programs that:

  • Identify assess and prioritize global security risks as part of enterprise risk & threat management including security plans in support of employment actions and facility decisions.
  • Establish security policies standards and operating models across all regions and help define and execute a global security strategy aligned to business priorities.
  • Standardize site security risk assessments and mitigation plans ensure effective facility asset protection and oversee physical security systems including access control surveillance guard force programs.
  • Support crisis management incident response business continuity and executive incident escalation in response to major events such as workplace violence natural disasters and geopolitical disruptions.
  • Define and provide executive protection strategies and travel security program elements aligned with Danaher protocols including: travel risk assessments high-risk region protocols and real-time traveler tracking and support.
  • Execute within a cross-functional environment in close partnership with EHS Legal HR IT and Operations.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelors degree in Security Management Criminal Justice International Relations Business Emergency Management or related field
  • 20 years of relevant functional experience in security law enforcement military intelligence or corporate risk/security
  • 10 years of leadership experience managing teams and enterprise-level security programs.

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

Ability to travel: 40%- 60% including internationally

Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Masters degree or advanced professional certifications (CPP PSP PCI)
  • Experience in a multinational corporate environment and with executive protection and travel risk programs
  • Experience supporting manufacturing laboratories field operations and critical infrastructure

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $200K - $215K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


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