Director, Executive Protection - Foster City, CA

Role: Director, Executive Protection, responsible for managing Gilead’s global senior executive security operations. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, providing security briefings, coordinating high-profile event security, liaising with law enforcement, overseeing vendor relationships, and monitoring geopolitical threats. The role demands flexibility for domestic and international travel (~30%) and supports executive safety during travel, events, and crises. Requirements: Bachelor's degree plus 12+ years law enforcement or federal protection experience, with credentials such as LEOSA or potential to obtain a Federal Air Marshal certification. Preferred: extensive law enforcement background, international security experience, proficiency with EP technology, and leadership in security programs. High-value biopharma specifics: focus on executive safety in a highly regulated, global environment, with security support during high-profile corporate events and executive travel. Collaboration with legal, HR, corporate communications, and law enforcement agencies is essential. Work setup: based in Foster City, CA, with travel; emphasis on leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement in a complex security landscape.