Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Role Summary

The Senior Director, Human Resources partners with the VP, Global HR to drive strategic HR initiatives for the R&D organization and beyond. The role advises on HR programs, coaches leaders, and fosters organizational effectiveness to align people strategies with business growth. It leads HR projects, programs, and changes that enhance the employee experience and business results.

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.

Skills

• 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.