Director, Physical Security and Safety

Director, Physical Security and Safety D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) , D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com . You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many whitepapers. At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow. About the role We are seeking an experienced Director, Physical Security & Safety to lead and modernize our global protective security, investigative, and forensic programs. In this highly visible role, you will safeguard our people, facilities, and research environments while supporting litigation, regulatory inquiries, and complex investigations. You will integrate physical protection, electronic discovery coordination, investigative leadership, and forensic readiness into a modern, intelligence-informed security program. What you'll do Lead global physical security and investigative operations across corporate and production environments. Develop facility security and forensic response programs. Direct internal investigations and coordinate with Legal on litigation support and regulatory matters. Ensure proper preservation of physical and digital evidence in partnership with Information Security teams. Implement executive protection and travel security programs. Oversee emergency preparedness and crisis response initiatives. Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies globally. Build trusted relationships with law enforcement and investigative partners. Provide executive-level reporting on security posture and investigative outcomes. Lead and develop a high-performing physical security and investigative team. About You 15+ years of experience in physical security, investigations, intelligence, or law enforcement leadership. Experience managing complex investigations and supporting litigation or regulatory actions. Strong knowledge of forensic evidence handling and chain of custody requirements. Experience operating in high-threat or high-visibility environments. Executive presence and strong communication skills. Active or previously held Top Secret clearance preferred. A D-Waver's DNA We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals. We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other. As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empo ... (truncated, view full listing at source)