Remote Director of Safety and Security Jobs
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Summary
Internal Title: Principal Scientist I or II
The Preclinical Safety (PCS) department within the Biomedical Research (BR) - Translational Medicine Unit provides non-clinical safety strategy of products in -discovery, -development and -market, globally, with state-of-the-art regulatory compliance.
As a Scientific Study monitor, you will join our PCS team to oversee non-clinical research activities for multiple projects across multiple disease areas for in-vivo toxicity and /or in-vitro screening toxicity studies conducted at our CRO partner sites as per the internal strategy and international standards, acting as the primary scientific contact for the Study Director.
This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulates and leads/co-leads novel projects with team or enables matrix collaboration on project/technology solutions to achieve creative results for impact on BR goals. Generates innovative ideas within own team and/or project team/functional community to meet new technical requirements and/or answer project key scientific/technical/development questions. Establishes target dates and priorities to enable data-driven advancements in project teams, within own team, and with collaborators, or within functional community.
- The Study Monitor is appointed to each outsourced preclinical study based on relevant technical expertise, designated disease area and/or scientific background knowledge and acts as the primary scientific contact for the Study Director at the Contract Research Organization (CRO).
- The Study Monitor is responsible for overseeing the progress of the study and for ensuring that the study is conducted, recorded and reported according to the study protocol. The Study Monitor should ensure that the study is compliant with the appropriate GLP regulations, Novartis animal welfare policies, CRO in-house standard operating procedures, Novartis expert recommendations (where feasible) and all relevant international regulatory guidelines/regulations.
- Resolution of study related issues, liaisons with internal experts and informing the appropriate people in a timely manner is pivotal to the performance of this role. The study phases and sample delivery timelines should be strategically overviewed and tracked to ensure that internal contributor reports are delivered to the CRO on time and that the CRO meets its agreed main reporting timelines.
- Communication skill is critical to this role in forming strong working relationship with other Target team members.
- Works closely with the PCS-Operations and PCS Project Team Member (PTM) to formulate a project outsourcing strategy.
- Has a working knowledge of HA regulations (Swiss medic, OECD, FDA) to support conduct of GLP compliant toxicology studies.
- May be PCS part-time PTM
Essential Requirements:
- PhD or MVSc/MS/M.Pharm with 7+ years of experiences in drug discovery and/or development, preferably as Study Director or Study Monitor in the early preclinical screening and GLP studies
- In-depth knowledge of toxicology assays in early development, Safety pharmacology and genotoxicity
- Proficient with full range of techniques used in job and core areas. Working knowledge of tools and processes used in drug design and development.
- Excellent communicators, strong team players and have a high level of logistical/planning ability.
- Registration and certification with one of the International Toxicology reg
This is a dual level posting. The final level & title of the offer role would be determined by the hiring team based on the skills, experience & capabilities required to perform the role at the level the role has been offered.
The salary for this position is expected to range between:
Principal Scientist I: $119,700 and $222,300 per year.
Principal Scientist II: $126,000 and $234,000 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Summary
Internal Title: Principal Scientist I or II
The Preclinical Safety (PCS) department within the Biomedical Research (BR) - Translational Medicine Unit provides non-clinical safety strategy of products in -discovery, -development and -market, globally, with state-of-the-art regulatory compliance.
As a Scientific Study monitor, you will join our PCS team to oversee non-clinical research activities for multiple projects across multiple disease areas for in-vivo toxicity and /or in-vitro screening toxicity studies conducted at our CRO partner sites as per the internal strategy and international standards, acting as the primary scientific contact for the Study Director.
This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulates and leads/co-leads novel projects with team or enables matrix collaboration on project/technology solutions to achieve creative results for impact on BR goals. Generates innovative ideas within own team and/or project team/functional community to meet new technical requirements and/or answer project key scientific/technical/development questions. Establishes target dates and priorities to enable data-driven advancements in project teams, within own team, and with collaborators, or within functional community.
- The Study Monitor is appointed to each outsourced preclinical study based on relevant technical expertise, designated disease area and/or scientific background knowledge and acts as the primary scientific contact for the Study Director at the Contract Research Organization (CRO).
- The Study Monitor is responsible for overseeing the progress of the study and for ensuring that the study is conducted, recorded and reported according to the study protocol. The Study Monitor should ensure that the study is compliant with the appropriate GLP regulations, Novartis animal welfare policies, CRO in-house standard operating procedures, Novartis expert recommendations (where feasible) and all relevant international regulatory guidelines/regulations.
- Resolution of study related issues, liaisons with internal experts and informing the appropriate people in a timely manner is pivotal to the performance of this role. The study phases and sample delivery timelines should be strategically overviewed and tracked to ensure that internal contributor reports are delivered to the CRO on time and that the CRO meets its agreed main reporting timelines.
- Communication skill is critical to this role in forming strong working relationship with other Target team members.
- Works closely with the PCS-Operations and PCS Project Team Member (PTM) to formulate a project outsourcing strategy.
- Has a working knowledge of HA regulations (Swiss medic, OECD, FDA) to support conduct of GLP compliant toxicology studies.
- May be PCS part-time PTM
Essential Requirements:
- PhD or MVSc/MS/M.Pharm with 7+ years of experiences in drug discovery and/or development, preferably as Study Director or Study Monitor in the early preclinical screening and GLP studies
- In-depth knowledge of toxicology assays in early development, Safety pharmacology and genotoxicity
- Proficient with full range of techniques used in job and core areas. Working knowledge of tools and processes used in drug design and development.
- Excellent communicators, strong team players and have a high level of logistical/planning ability.
- Registration and certification with one of the International Toxicology reg
This is a dual level posting. The final level & title of the offer role would be determined by the hiring team based on the skills, experience & capabilities required to perform the role at the level the role has been offered.
The salary for this position is expected to range between:
Principal Scientist I: $119,700 and $222,300 per year.
Principal Scientist II: $126,000 and $234,000 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Who's Hiring
- IQVIA13
- Forterra5
- Turner Construction Company5
- GENETEC4
- Saint-Gobain4
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of safety and security jobs.
- 7-10 years of progressive security or law enforcement leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or equivalent security certification
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing enterprise security programs
- Proficiency with physical security technology including access control and CCTV systems
- Experience conducting threat assessments, investigations, and emergency response planning
Tips for Your Remote Director of Safety and Security Job Search
Find and apply through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists remote director of safety and security openings from across the country in one place. Search roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through listings that aren't actually remote.
Show your remote security leadership record
Remote employers want proof you've directed security programs without on-site oversight. Highlight distributed team management, multi-location policy rollouts, and incident response you led asynchronously. Concrete outcomes from remote or hybrid environments carry more weight than titles alone.
Demonstrate strong async communication skills
Security directors working remotely make consequential decisions through written channels. Build a record of clear policy documents, incident reports, and executive briefings. In interviews, reference how you've kept distributed stakeholders aligned on security priorities without relying on in-person meetings.
Get certified in recognized security frameworks
Certifications like CPP, CISSP, or PSP signal credibility to remote hiring teams who can't assess you in person. They also confirm fluency with industry frameworks, which matters more when you're coordinating security programs across locations without day-to-day management oversight.
Remote Director of Safety and Security Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of safety and security job?
Target remote-first companies and organizations with distributed workforces, since they're most likely to hire a director of safety and security without requiring on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to coordinate security programs across multiple locations asynchronously. Candidates who can show experience managing distributed teams, building policy documentation, and leading incident response without centralized oversight stand out most.
Which companies hire remote director of safety and securitys?
Remote director of safety and security roles are posted by IQVIA, Forterra, and Turner Construction Company and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology firms, large healthcare networks, and financial services organizations that manage security programs across distributed operations and need leadership that functions effectively without a fixed headquarters.
Can you get a remote director of safety and security job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director of safety and security roles at the entry level are uncommon and competitive, since employers expect you to operate independently from day one. Your strongest path is building experience through security coordination, compliance, or risk management roles first, ideally in distributed environments. Certifications, documented policy work, and evidence of leading remote teams or cross-functional projects can substitute for years of direct leadership experience.
Do you need a degree for remote director of safety and security jobs?
Not always, though many employers list a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field as preferred. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated results, relevant certifications such as CPP or CISSP, and a history of managing security programs across multiple sites. A strong portfolio of security initiatives, incident response outcomes, and policy development often carries as much weight as formal education.
Which industries hire the most remote director of safety and securitys?
Most remote director of safety and security openings sit in Construction & Real Estate, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed workforces and multi-site operations, creating ongoing demand for security leaders who can design and enforce programs without being physically present at every location.
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