Senior Director, HR Business Partner providing strategic HR leadership in a biopharmaceutical company. Collaborating from a hybrid South San Francisco office to support Clinical Development and CMC teams.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HRBP for Clinical Development and CMC leaders and their teams, developing strong, collaborative relationships built on trust and insight.
Partner with leadership to shape organizational strategy, structure, and workforce planning to support current and future business priorities.
Provide thought leadership on people-related matters including talent planning, team effectiveness, and change management.
Lead performance management activities, including goal-setting, calibration, feedback, and succession planning.
Identify leadership and team development needs; design and implement targeted programs to enhance capabilities and support growth.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on role scoping, hiring strategy, and ensuring strong onboarding experiences.
Serve as a trusted advisor in navigating complex employee relations matters with empathy, sound judgment, and consistency.
Support the development and maintenance of a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven culture.
Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement initiatives and strengthen team communication and collaboration.
Partner with Compensation to ensure competitive, equitable job leveling, salary decisions, and reward strategies.
Provide guidance on HR policies, compliance requirements, and best practices to managers and employees.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Learning & Development) to deliver integrated solutions.
Assess organizational health and partner with leaders to implement strategies that strengthen effectiveness and scalability.
Guide teams through periods of organizational change, ensuring communication clarity, alignment, and smooth transitions.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or related) preferred
10-15+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 10 years as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders; biotech/pharma experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success partnering with R&D functions such as Clinical Development and/or CMC is highly desirable
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand scientific and technical functions and translate business needs into people strategies
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills
Proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters with discretion and sound judgment
Experience in high-growth or fast-paced environments, with a comfort level navigating ambiguity
Ability to work onsite in South San Francisco on a hybrid schedule
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