Global Security Specialist, Hørsholm

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Strengthening global security – together

At Novonesis, we work to build a more sustainable future through innovation and collaboration. As we continue our journey of becoming one global company, strong and harmonized physical security is essential to protecting our people, assets, and operations worldwide.

We are now looking for a Physical Security Specialist to strengthen and mature our global physical security framework across international sites.

The role & your impact

As Physical Security Specialist, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining Novonesis’ global physical security standards, systems, and operating procedures. You will support global harmonization of security practices, contribute to preparedness and contingency planning, and ensure alignment with corporate governance, risk requirements, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Working closely with Facility Services, Risk Management, IT, OT Security, QA, and site operations, you will contribute directly to organizational resilience through proactive risk management and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Your main responsibilities

Physical Security Operations & Governance

• Develop, update, and implement Physical Security SOPs across global sites
• Support global harmonization of physical security practices, standards, and governance
• Coordinate and support alignment of physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and perimeter solutions

Security Projects

• Execute and support physical security projects such as technology upgrades, system integrations, and harmonization initiatives
• Provide specialist input and guidance to project teams interfacing with physical security systems
  

Risk & Preparedness

• Contribute to Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Incident Response Plans (IRP) from a physical security risk perspective
• Conduct or support security risk assessments, threat evaluations, and vulnerability analyses, including alignment with NIS2 and CER requirements
• Support preparedness and contingency planning for security‑related threats such as intrusion, sabotage, insider threat, and violent incidents
  

Additional contributions

• Stay updated on emerging security regulations, threat assessments, and national security advisories
• Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives where physical security expertise is required
• Support stakeholder alignment across sites during “becoming one” harmonization
• Participate in risk management scenario exercises and crisis committee table‑top sessions
• Support audits, assessments, incident reviews and remediation plans by providing specialist input
  

What you’ll need to be successful

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Emergency & Risk Management, Security Risk Management, or a related field
• Experience with project management
• Experience with security operations, risk assessments, and crisis‑related exercises
• Knowledge of or certification within ISO 27001 and ISO 31000

Competencies

• Strong understanding of physical security and emergency management
• Solid project coordination and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and international environments
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• A holistic and structured problem‑solving mindset with a clear “one team” mentality
• Competence in risk analysis methods such as Bowtie and SWOT, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain clarity in decision‑making
• Additional knowledge within the fire safety field would be beneficial

What we offer

At Novonesis, you will join a purpose‑driven, global organization where collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement are central to how we work. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence global physical security standards while working closely with colleagues across sites and functions.

We offer a role with real impact, broad stakeholder exposure, and strong professional development opportunities in a complex, international environment supported by a collaborative culture where expertise is valued and shared.

Interested?

Contact details: Ole Bjørn Pedersen, Manager, at +45 30 77 35 41

Location: Hørsholm, Denmark

Application deadline: 11-10-2026

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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