Senior Director, Human Resources - Clinical Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences company is seeking a Sr. Director of Human Resources. You will lead strategic HR initiatives, enhance talent management, and drive organizational change. The role demands experience in HR leadership and partnership with senior management, as well as a strong foundation in analytics and consultation to influence change across a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of comprehensive HR experience required.
• 4+ years in strategic business partner role essential.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders for strategic HR initiatives.
• Promote change through organizational design.
• Develop HR business partners' capabilities.

Skills

Coaching

Change management

HR analytics

Consultation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do meaningful work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join 125,000 colleagues who bring our mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer!

Our global Clinical Research team, who powers our PPD clinical research portfolio, are part of our leading global contract research organization (CRO). We provide comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our customers include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations.

The role

This role is dedicated to our Clinical Development Services division (CDSD); more specifically Clinical Operations, a team of over 8,000 global colleagues that are enthusiastic about the work they do and the impact they have.

How will you make an impact?

As Sr. Director, Human Resources, you will partner with leaders in our Clinical Operations function to provide forward-thinking strategic partnerships, including coaching, organizational design, change management and translation of business priorities into impactful people strategies. With the expertise to build organizational capabilities and innovative HR solutions, you will advance our goals of hiring, engaging, and developing top industry talent.

This creative and solutions-oriented Sr. Director, Human Resources will have a team of HR business partners to support additional global Clinical Operations leaders; developing and mentoring these HR business partners will be a critical part of the role.

What will you do?

Talent Mindset

Promote forward-thinking HR strategies and talent management plans which align with our business goals of attracting, retaining and developing diverse, engaged talent. Provide leadership coaching, performance management support and high potential identification to create top performance teams.

Business Acumen and Data Insight

Use HR analytics to improve talent and business capabilities and influence positive culture change. Build a solid understanding of industry, market, and functional trends to craft business-specific talent strategies driven by data insights.

Consultation

Facilitate and support evolving organizational needs to drive effectiveness through talent, capabilities and culture. Acts as a catalyst for change; guides and directs organizational design, development and change management solutions.

Change Leadership

Promote change by leading organizational design, development, and culture initiatives built upon our 4i values (Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement). Provide creative solutions to complex global business challenges by combining unique ideas, technologies, and approaches.

Organizational Adaptability and Resolve

Establish a solid organizational network that promotes a "One HR Team" approach in which activities are core, common, and consistent. Advise with our Centers of Excellence (COE’s) in Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HR Shared Services and Analytics & Diversity to achieve successful program objectives.

People Management

Develop team of HR Business Partners by providing coaching, mentorship, employee engagement and work direction. Conducts performance appraisals and career discussions, facilitates employee career development.

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field required, advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+years of comprehensive HR experience; demonstrated leadership and management skills; 4+ years in a strategic business partner role supporting senior leaders and executives.
• Demonstrated success in implementing organizational design initiatives, business and change programs and processes that yield positive results.
• Experience leading global teams in a fast-paced, heavily matrixed, and diverse environment.
• Exposure to process improvement approaches and ability to implement.
• Strong consultative style with proven experience supporting senior executives. Shown ability to influence and lead others.
• Experience and strength leveraging financial acumen and insights and data to drive strategic consultation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of contemporary practices in the administration of HR policies.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Consultation skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and act with tact and emotional intelligence.
• Skilled in developing professional relationships with leadership, direct reports, and peers and ability to influence effectively.
• Ability to travel up to 20-30% of time.