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SUN PHARMA · 1 month ago

Security Associate

New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$68K/yr - $86K/yr

3+ years exp

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest generics company, and they are seeking a Security Associate to oversee security operations and compliance. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, maintaining security systems, and ensuring the protection of property and personnel.

Biotechnology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Security systems managementInvestigative skillsGMP environment experienceControlled Substance Act knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsSelf-motivated

Required

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)

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

Valid state-issued driver's license

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time

Company

SUN PHARMA

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Sun Pharma is the world's fourth-largest speciality generic pharmaceutical company and No. 1 in India.

Founded in 1983

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND

10001+ employees

http://www.sunpharma.com

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