Associate Director, HR Business Partner, R&D

Role Overview

• Execute HR strategy and initiatives as cascaded from the enterprise and business segment, ensuring effective delivery at the regional and local levels
• Act as a partner to business leaders and managers, providing expert advice and operational support across the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding
• Work collaboratively with business leaders, offering leadership coaching and supporting their development and effectiveness as a unified leadership team
• Collaborate with HR teams to ensure consistent application of global HR policies, procedures and initiatives, adapting for local compliance and cultural relevance
• Support and lead organisational change programmes, such as restructures, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management
• Champion a culture of inclusion, wellbeing and high performance by developing and delivering relevant initiatives, training, and engagement programmes
• Analyse HR metrics and data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; present findings to HR leadership and recommend action plans
• Support leadership development and succession planning activities, identifying high-potential talent and facilitating career development initiatives in partnership with senior HRBPs and Talent Partners
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations across countries of operation, working closely with Legal and Compliance teams
• Drive the implementation of global reward and recognition programmes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and local relevance
• Act as a culture ambassador, promoting the organisation’s values and vision across global locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field (Master's degree or professional HR qualification such as CIPD preferred)
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience within a global or matrixed organisation within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or People Partner in a multinational environment, with a strong understanding of global employment law, HR practices, and cultural nuances
• Demonstrable track record supporting the design and delivery of HR strategies and organisational change programmes
• Strong project management skills, able to lead and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities