ASIS Pharmaceutical Security Community October Bonus Meet

Dear ASIS Pharmaceutical Security Community,

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming virtual meeting where a special presentation will be delivered on "Security Considerations for the Animal Research Community", based on an insightful Tip Sheet crafted by some of our distinguished security professionals. This session will be an invaluable opportunity for members interested in bolstering security strategies within the animal research sector.

The Tip Sheet was developed by the following contributors:

• Amanda Wilson, APP – Amanda has five years of experience in the security industry and currently serves as a Security Manager at one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. You can connect with Amanda on the ASIS Connects networking platform.

• Kevin Kozacek, CPP – Kevin manages a Global Security Operation Center and has over 20 years of combined experience across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and the private sector.  You can connect with Kevin on the ASIS Connects networking platform.

• Mihai Nedelcu – Mihai, with 15+ years in security, is the Security Manager for the Research and Development Group at Genentech. His expertise focuses on ensuring the security of critical research and development initiatives. You can contact Mihai through the ASIS Connects networking platform.

• William (Bill) Lester, CPP – Bill is a seasoned security practitioner with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries. He currently serves as Senior Manager for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, specializing in Research and Development and Manufacturing security. Bill has been a dedicated member of the ASIS Pharmaceutical Security Steering Committee for the past three years. You can reach Bill on the ASIS Connects networking platform.

We encourage you to join us to learn from these experts and gain practical insights into securing sensitive areas of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in animal research environments. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where attendees can engage directly with the speakers.

Regards, 

James Richards, MLIS, CPP, PCI, PSP, CFE
Chair of the ASIS Pharmaceutical Security Steering Committee