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About the role
- 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
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Retirement
- Wellness stipend
- Flexible time off
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