Senior People Business Partner, Commercial

Role Overview

• Partner deeply with Commercial leadership to shape org design, team structure, and talent strategy aligned to business goals.
• Coach and challenge leaders with direct, actionable feedback on performance, decision making, team effectiveness, and accountability.
• Own and drive key talent decisions (hiring, promotions, exits, succession), ensuring high standards and consistency.
• Operate hands-on across the employee lifecycle—from recruiting support and onboarding to performance management and development.
• Lead performance and feedback processes with rigor and candor, ensuring differentiation and accountability.
• Diagnose and address organizational friction (team dynamics, role clarity, decision-making gaps) and implement practical solutions.
• Remain engaged with the Field, regularly engaging with frontline teams to understand where leadership or structure needs to evolve.
• Build and scale operating rhythms (OKRs, talent reviews, engagement touchpoints) that improve execution and alignment.
• Partner cross-functionally with Recruiting, Total Rewards, and People Operations to deliver cohesive and high-quality employee experiences.

Requirements

• 12+ years of People (HR) Business Partnering or talent leadership experience supporting commercial or go-to-market teams in biotech/pharma, with direct exposure to pre-launch and launch stage commercial builds.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders while also executing independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen: you understand how commercial organizations create (ex: field force performance, launch execution, market dynamics) value and what talent levers matter most.
• Experience supporting teams through scale, launch, or significant transformation with organizational design, performance management, employee relations and leadership coaching in dynamic environments.
• High judgment and ability to navigate sensitive situations with discretion and clarity.
• Ability to translate business strategy into org and talent decision.
• Comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus.

Benefits

• 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• AD&D, disability benefits.
• Voluntary plans to personalize your coverage.
• 401(k) match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible contributions.
• Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
• Discretionary quarterly bonus.
• Extremely flexible wellness benefit.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns.