Gil Barkman
Manager Security Coordinator (Site Lead for Security)
- Role
- Security Manager at Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Clayton, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gil Barkman
Senior security leader with 20+ years of progressive public- and private-sector experience, including 3+ years of corporate security leadership within a global pharmaceutical environment. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-level security programs for highly regulated, technology-driven manufacturing campuses. Recognized for leading security strategy on large-scale greenfield construction projects, integrating advanced access control, video surveillance, AI-enabled systems, drone/UAS operations, and other emerging technologies. Combines deep law-enforcement command experience with modern corporate security leadership, executive engagement, and global collaboration.
Experience
Security Manager
Nov 2022 — Present · Durham, NC, US
Security lead for the first Eli Lilly manufacturing facility constructed in over 20 years, representing one of the most technologically advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing campuses in the company’s history. Played a key role in establishing the security blueprint and design standards that will influence future global Lilly builds.• Site security lead for a large-scale, high-profile greenfield manufacturing campus, overseeing physical security, access control, surveillance, and risk mitigation throughout all construction and operational phases• Instrumental in security design and architecture, serving as SME approver for Functional Design Specifications and ensuring security systems were embedded into the facility from concept through execution• Led the integration of advanced camera systems, enterprise access control, and state-of-the-art trackable key management (Traka) to support compliance, accountability, and operational efficiency• Founded and operationalized the first Security/Safety Drone (UAS) program in Eli Lilly history, establishing governance, FAA-compliant operating procedures, pilot training, and deployment standards. Integrated aerial capabilities to conduct roof inspections, critical infrastructure assessments, construction oversight, and enhanced perimeter security patrols—improving situational awareness, reducing safety risk, and generating cost efficiencies.• Championed the implementation of AI-enabled security software to enhance existing surveillance, monitoring, and threat-detection capabilities• Manage and oversee contracted security services, including performance standards, post orders, training, and compliance• System administrator for Genetec, enterprise access control (ACMS), Everbridge, and key security platforms• Lead risk assessments related to construction activity, employee safety, asset protection, and operational readiness
Education
Wagner College
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
1996 — 2000
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Criminal Justice
- Firearms
- Law Enforcement
- Patrol
- Police
- Crime Prevention
- Field Training
- Interrogation
- Public Safety
- Counterterrorism
- Evidence
- Homeland Security
- Investigation
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