Director, Global Security - Based in Alpharetta, GA or Remote at Avanos Medical

Director, Global Security - Remote (United States)

Apply for the Director, Global Security - Remote (United States) role at Avanos Medical.

Avanos Medical is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries.

The Director, Global Security leads the development and execution of a comprehensive global security strategy for a medical device company operating in over 90 countries. This executive-level role is responsible for protecting the organization’s people, assets, information, and reputation through proactive risk management, compliance oversight, and crisis preparedness.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership - Develop and implement a global security strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Security Management - Lead a high-performing global security team, including internal staff and co-sourced partners.
• Brand Ambassador - Establish and maintain a world-class security culture, awareness, and training program.
• Fiscal Responsibility - Develop and manage the global security budget, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Risk Assessment - Conduct global risk assessments to identify threats to people, property, and reputation.
• Site Leadership - Direct site security operations globally, ensuring optimal use of personnel and technology.
• Crisis Management - Co-lead Crisis Management and Business Continuity programs, including training and preparedness exercises.
• Executive Protection - Oversee executive protection and security for Board meetings and corporate events.
• Global Events and Activities - Manage international travel security and advance operations.
• International Compliance - Lead compliance with Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs.
• Standards - Develop global standards and policies for import/export security compliance.
• Relationship Building - Build strong relationships with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and international security counterparts.
• Cross Functional Relationships - Collaborate cross-functionally with Executive Leadership, Ethics & Compliance, Legal, IT, HR, Operations and other departments to address security concerns.
• Legal Processes - Support litigation matters and liaise with law enforcement on criminal investigations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or its non-U.S. equivalent – required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate and/or government security (law enforcement or other relevant experience) with a preference for experience in a global multinational corporation.
• Experience in international security operations, especially the US-Mexico Border.
• English language fluency required.
• Travel: 25–50% global travel, often on short notice. Must be available 24/7 for emergencies and business continuity needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, including MBA, JD, or equivalent - preferred.
• Specific training in security, law enforcement, and global security areas – strongly preferred.
• Experience in Healthcare industry – Device, Pharma, or Biotech is preferable.
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred. Other languages helpful.
• Security certifications preferred (CFE, CPP, PSP).

Competencies

• Demonstrates Integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team (cooperative, encourages collaboration, builds consensus, easily gains the trust and support of superiors and peers, and finds common ground and solves problems).
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to analyze complex matters and present them simply and clearly.
• Self-motivated and result driven.
• Instinct to detect risk areas and red flags.
• Solution-minded; desire to solve problems.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization, across cultures and functions with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize according to risk and make quick decisions with appropriate independence.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change.
• Ability to follow through and complete tasks on time.
• Ability to think strategically and also excel at tactical responsibilities.
• Natural leadership ability with enthusiasm, confidence, and self-esteem, balanced with a caring for people that invites others to seek his or her advice and judgment and encourages teamwork and cooperation.
• Strong business acumen with good judgment and can provide business partners with timely and appropriately risk-balanced advice and guidance.
• Stamina and self-assurance to maintain effective working relationships in a demanding and diverse environment.
• Contributes to an environment of respect and collaboration with peers and other stakeholders.
• Exemplifies the values recognized as critical to Avanos: Accountability, Caring, Efficiency, Purposeful Innovation and Global Collaboration.

Salary Range

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $180,000.00 - $220,000.00. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting. Other benefits include free onsite gym, onsite cafeteria, HQ region voted ‘best place to live’, and uncapped sales commissions.