AbbVie: Manager, Security Operations — North Chicago, IL, United States

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical business focused on discovering and delivering medicines and related health solutions. Its employer introduction identifies immunology, oncology and neuroscience among its therapeutic areas, alongside the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The organisation's stated mission connects current health problems with the development of treatments for future medical needs. Its activities therefore have both scientific and product-delivery dimensions, with different functions supporting research, medicines and services within the named therapeutic and aesthetics areas.

The position and its setting

AbbVie lists Manager, Security Operations in North Chicago, IL, United States, under reference R00152609. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Brands: AbbVie

Responsibilities and work described

• The Manager, Security Operations provides leadership and management oversight for Site Security Operations, direct oversight or operational support of the Security Operations Center, and security support for assigned affiliate locations
• The position is responsible for protecting employees, facilities, assets, and business operations through effective security programs, emergency preparedness, incident response, training, and cross-functional coordination
• Lead, plan, develop, and direct site Security Operations and site security support for assigned affiliate locations to achieve business and security objectives
• Delivery: management oversight for proprietary site security personnel, including performance expectations, staffing coordination, training, and operational readiness
• Serve as the Global Security point of contact for assigned affiliate locations, partnering with site leadership to assess needs, address risks, and coordinate security support
• Develop, implement, and maintain security and emergency response protocols with cross-functional stakeholders to reduce risk, support incident response, and protect employees, facilities, assets, and business operations
• Coordination: response to adverse events affecting site or assigned affiliate locations, including security incidents, fire, chemical, health, weather, utility, and other operational disruptions
• Delivery: timely security assessments, notifications, and situation updates to leadership, impacted personnel, site stakeholders, and appropriate business partners
• Establish, maintain, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures, service expectations, and Key Performance Indicators for site Security Operations and assigned affiliate site support
• Delivery: project management support for Global Security initiatives, site transitions, security technology implementations, and operational improvement efforts
• Delivery: direct leadership and oversight of Security Operations Center operations, or support the Center through coordination, incident escalation, situational awareness, and continuity of service, based on assigned responsibilities
• Management: security service contracts, vendor relationships, service expectations, performance requirements, and contract compliance
• Delivery: financial and administrative support for security operations, including invoice review and validation, budget tracking, purchase order coordination, and reconciliation of contract-related expenses
• Coordination: Global Security training and outreach for employees, security personnel, affiliate sites, and relevant internal or external groups
• Quality / delivery: compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and established security standards

Essential requirements and candidate background

• At least 10 years of progressive security leadership experience within a major corporation, law enforcement, military, or a comparable environment
• Lead security personnel and influence cross-functional partners across multiple sites and geographic locations
• Experience supporting site security operations, emergency preparedness, incident response, investigations, and business continuity coordination
• Management presence, sound judgment, and the ability to lead during routine operations and high-impact events
• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with site leadership and senior management
• Project management, stakeholder coordination, and problem-solving capabilities
• Travel to assigned affiliate locations based on operational and business needs

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Bachelor's degree in an area of study relevant to the position or equivalent experience is required; a master's degree is preferred

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• ASIS certification, such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP), is preferred
• Knowledge: physical security systems and security technology is preferred
• Familiarity: and proficiency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including the ability to appropriately apply AI to improve analysis, reporting, administrative efficiency, and security operations, is preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: North Chicago, IL, United States

Conditions requiring the complete notice

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AbbVie

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Open the official AbbVie posting below and match the title and reference R00152609.

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Practical preparation: compliance

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• compliance
• training
• project management
• stakeholder management
• security operations
• incident response
• AI
• communication