Senior Manager, Culture and Future of Work

Role Summary

We are seeking a forward-thinking Senior Manager, Culture & Future of Work to shape how our people, culture, and technology come together to drive the next era of innovation. This role is at the intersection of employee experience, organizational culture, and technology enablement, ensuring that we stay future-ready while keeping human connection at the center of how we work. You will blend strategy, research and design to help translate emerging insights into real, tested solutions that enhance how teams collaborate, innovate, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale new ways of working that strengthen collaboration, belonging, agility and innovation using facilitation and experimentation to test and refine new work practices
• Lead culture and engagement initiatives that connect purpose and innovation across teams ensuring that inclusion, trust and scientific excellence are built into every experience
• Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to research and recommend digital and AI-enabled tools for daily work to enhance productivity and employee experience
• Partner with L&LD, Talent Management, and IT and HR technology teams to build Future of Work readiness initiatives, including digital fluency, AI awareness, and workforce upskilling aligned to future skill needs
• Act as a facilitator, program designer and researcher, bringing structure to complex challenges through workshops, sprints and collaboration design sessions
• Conduct internal and external research on emerging Future of Work trends and translate insights into actionable strategies, frameworks and playbooks
• Serve as a change leader and trusted advisor, helping teams adapt to evolving work models with confidence

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success driving enterprise-level culture and engagement programs and/or introducing digital collaboration tools or AI solutions
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including with executive leaders and scientists
• A deep curiosity about how technology and culture intersect, with a passion for building inclusive, human-centered workplaces enabled by technology
• Experience building and designing culture workshops
• Experience leading inclusive innovation or culture of learning initiatives
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree, MBA or Master‚Äôs degree in Human Resources or related areas with 8-10 years of progressive experience in organizational development, workforce strategy, employee experience or related ‚Äî preferably in biotech or a science-driven sector

Additional Requirements

• This role will require 4 days per week onsite at our Corporate HQ Campus in Sleepy Hollow, NY. This is not available as a fully remote / hybrid work.