Senior Manager, Regional Security Asia

Role: Senior Manager, Regional Security, Asia

Location: Singapore

The individual will lead physical security strategy and crisis management programs across Asia, providing oversight for multiple sites while driving global security competencies and initiatives. Partner with regional and BU SHE leaders and key stakeholders to strengthen governance, standardize security frameworks, and enhance risk mitigation and incident preparedness. This role combines regional operational leadership with global program ownership to ensure consistent, resilient security practices across the organization.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Stewardship/support to sites in operationalizing security protocols to meet their security objectives
• Support the site in meeting compliance/regulatory requirements
• Validate site security risk assessments, site security plans, and gap-closure actions
• Identify top regional security risks and develop mitigation programs
• Maintain security competences (protocols, trainings, eLearning) with the Global Security Director
• Provide global support for key security competencies (e.g., travel security)

We bring: 

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers; 
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in security or risk management
• More than five years of physical security experience in a similar role, ability to "operationalize" the security role across the regional locations
• Strong understanding of regional security threats with the ability to assess high/critical risks and conduct effective investigations
• Clear communicator capable of delivering key security trainings (Crisis, EST, SPHERA, ISOS)
• Resilient, reliable, and structured; able to work independently under pressure and handle sensitive topics with senior leaders
• Strong internal/external networker and collaborative team player across functions

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.