Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Role Summary

Senior Director, Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Coach and advise R&D leaders on organizational design, development, and change leadership while strengthening their leadership, people-management, and effectiveness in navigating complex business and talent challenges.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director of International HR to align strategies and provide integrated HR support for the development functions across all locations.
• Partner with the VP, Global Human Resources to build and evolve the HR Business Partner (HRBP) function, ensuring it is positioned to deliver strategic value, consistency, and impact across R&D and the broader organization.
• Define, build, and implement value-added HR strategies and solutions that drive business results.
• Develop strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent at all levels to support business growth.
• Build strong partnerships across HR functions to deliver integrated solutions for key business needs.
• Use data and people analytics to provide insights on business and talent trends, presenting findings in a clear and compelling way that informs decisions and challenges conventional thinking.
• Design, implement, and lead HR projects and company-wide programs such as performance management, talent development, engagement, and policy to enhance the employee experience and align with strategic goals.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure recruitment strategies are aligned with workforce planning and capability needs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, regional, and country-specific employment laws and regulations, including investigations, recordkeeping, and representation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field required.
• 12+ years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to drive HR strategies for R&D organizations in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, building strong, collaborative relationships across diverse backgrounds and levels.
• Demonstrated ability in coaching and developing R&D leaders, including scientists, clinicians, and technical experts to enhance leadership, people-management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Track record of shaping, scaling, and strengthening an HR Business Partner (HRBP) function to deliver strategic value and consistent impact across the organization.
• Proven expertise in strategic workforce planning from conception through execution.
• Demonstrated success in supporting business leaders in a consultative capacity.
• Deep knowledge of organizational development, process management, and change management.
• Skilled in conducting thorough, objective investigations and providing actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and educate across audiences.
• Expertise in talent management, succession planning, and employee development.
• Experience leading culture, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR program administration.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field required.