Eric Van Balen
About Eric Van Balen
Eric Van Balen is the Head of Global Security at BeiGene and serves as Deputy Mission Support Group Commander in the US Air Force Reserve. He has extensive experience in global security roles at various organizations, including Cardinal Health, McKesson, and the U.S. Secret Service.
Company
Eric Van Balen currently serves as the Head of Global Security at BeiGene, a biopharmaceutical company. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he has implemented comprehensive threat and risk analysis programs to bolster the company's resilience against security threats. Additionally, he developed and led safety and security awareness training programs focused on protecting people, products, and property.
Title
Eric Van Balen holds the position of Head of Global Security at BeiGene, where he directs various security initiatives. His responsibilities include integrating security measures into business operations and providing strategic program budgeting for security initiatives. At the same time, he continues to serve in the US Air Force Reserve as Deputy Mission Support Group Commander.
Previous Roles at Cardinal Health
From 2015 to 2018, Eric Van Balen was Vice President of Global Security at Cardinal Health in Dublin, OH. During his tenure, he managed the company's security operations globally, ensuring robust protective measures were in place to safeguard the company’s assets and personnel.
Previous Roles at McKesson
Prior to his role at Cardinal Health, Eric Van Balen served as Senior Director of Global Security Operations & Crisis Management at McKesson from 2007 to 2015. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he oversaw crisis management and security operations, contributing to the company's overall safety strategies.
Education and Expertise
Eric Van Balen has a formidable educational background tailored to his security role. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at the United States Air Force Academy from 1987 to 1991. He then earned a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University between 1999 and 2000. Additionally, he graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College (2015-2016) and the USAF Air War College (2016-2017). His expertise extends to corporate aviation management, strategic security program budgeting, and risk analysis.