Title:  Security Associate

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. 

Job Summary:

This role reports to the head of security with dotted line reporting to the DEA compliance manager.  Works closely with key stakeholders including, but not limited to DEA, Operations, and Quality in coordinating the daily functions of the security department to ensure protection of property assets, employees and guests. Provides onsite supervision of contract security personnel.  Primary contact with vendor who services security alarm and access control systems.  Maintains logs, certifications and documents required by law and Standard Operating Procedures. Trains staff in established emergency procedures. Position focuses on ensuring compliance with security-related requirements for DEA.

Area of Responsibility:

• Responsible for all security matters related to all three Ohm sites (Terminal Rd, Livingston Avenue and Melrich Rd), employees and facilities including security staffing.
• Primary contact for security system vendors.
• Primary contact for receiving alarm alerts from alarm monitoring vendor.  Investigates alarm incidents, reports findings to head of security, and makes necessary modifications based on investigation findings.
• Ensures security personnel coverage for any work activities outside of normal working hours.
• Conducts security portion of all sensitive investigations.  May assist in investigating employee misconduct, and misappropriation investigations as relates to security and surveillance systems.

• Primary security representative to attend on-site inspections/audits by the DEA or other regulatory agencies.

• Coordinates Security programs with Environmental, Health & Safety.
• Coordinates all door keys and lock mechanisms requirements in conjunction with head of security, engineering, and locksmith vendor.
• Periodically reviews security procedures, training documentation, contract security post orders, and safety policies and provides recommendations to head of security for making modifications.
• This role requires 24/7/365 availability to receive alarms and coordinate any response.
• Assist DEA team for activities including, but not limited to, Accessing Vault & Cage, waste collection related to controlled substance (CS) and List 1 chemicals from all concerned areas.
• Track waste data in excel sheet.
• Daily monitoring of Temperature in Vaults and Cages.
• Assist receiving & shipping of CS with respect to Access control to vault.
• This role is infrequently involved in assisting the head of security with guard scheduling and security systems operations at Sun Pharma Princeton HQ office and Sun Pharma Cranbury Distribution Center.
• Any other tasks assigned by manager.

Work Conditions:

 Environmental related to manufacturing/production environments:

• Noise: Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to sense of hearing.
• Fumes: Smoky or vaporous emissions, usually odorous, thrown off as the result of combustion or chemical reaction.
• Odors: Unpleasant smells.
• Gases: Examples include carbon monoxide and ozone.
• Dust: Airborne particles of any kind, such as textile dust, wood, and silica.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to sit, stand; talk, hear, walk, stoop kneel, crouch, crawl; use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard and mouse.
• Lifting up to 50lbs. is required.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license

Travel Estimate: 5%

Education and Job Qualification:

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• Demonstrates good communication: verbal, written and presentation skills. Able to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization.
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) and business related application packages.
• Basic knowledge of the Controlled Substance Act and Code of Federal Regulations.
• Self-motivated, with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude.
• Good problem-solving and investigative skills.
• The requirement for English language proficiency for this job role is Intermediate-B1+ (comparable to Global CEFR Independent B1) level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in an in-house security associate role, or lead guard role, at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
• Experience working in a regulated GMP environment is required.
• Previous experience conducting investigations is required.