Senior People & Culture Partner

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc.; Billingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior People & Culture Partner in Billingham. In this role, you will shape workforce strategies and lead HR initiatives to support a rapidly growing environment. The ideal candidate will have substantial HR experience in manufacturing, strong coaching abilities, and a passion for enhancing patient access to medicines. This position offers a competitive compensation package and the chance to impact human lives directly.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and benefits package

Supportive P&C team

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years’ experience as a People & Culture/HR Business Partner.
• Experience in a manufacturing and engineering environment with GMP exposure.
• Strong coaching capability and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver workforce strategies for business goals.
• Lead organisational development initiatives in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Drive talent management and succession planning.

Skills

Partnering with business leaders

Organisational development

Talent management

Coaching

People analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

CIPD Level 7 (Chartered Status)

Master’s in related field

Job description

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies

We are different. We strive for better. Our people never settle for the status quo and as you push the boundaries of your potential, you not only change your life, you change others’ too.

We are looking for people who share our passion, drive, and energy. Join us as a Senior People & Culture Partner in the People & Culture team, and commit your life’s work to impacting where it matters most: human lives.

About Us

We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and gene therapies with world class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines.

With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility.

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FDB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) FUJIFILM Biotechnologies serves a critical purpose in bringing life-impacting therapeutics to patients around the world. Our site in the UK is a key hub among our global, fully integrated, kojoX™ biopharmaceutical manufacturing network. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who can embrace the promise we provide for patients, enhancing access to essential medicines.

We are expanding our People & Culture team to match the fast growth of the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) site in Billingham. We are currently building a new production facility and will continue to grow with increasing number of employees. At the same time, we are becoming more global in the way we organize and work across sites. We are not only building in the UK but also in Denmark and the US making us one of the largest CDMO’s in the world. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior HR Business Partner to join our People & Culture team.

Qualifications and Experience

You’ll act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, deeply understanding their objectives, challenges, and workforce needs. You’ll ensure alignment with both local and global People & Culture strategies to drive organizational success as we scale into one of the world’s largest CDMOs.

What You Will Do

• Partner with business leaders to shape and deliver workforce strategies that enable execution of short- and long-term business goals.
• Lead organisational development initiatives, including org design, capability building, and change management for a rapidly growing, GMP-regulated environment.
• Drive talent management and succession planning, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent across our UK site and global network.
• Coach leaders and teams on performance, engagement, feedback culture, and leadership effectiveness.
• Champion employee engagement and culture-building efforts that make Billingham a fantastic place to work.
• Use people analytics and insights to inform decisions, measure impact, and continuously improve People & Culture initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, policies, and GMP-aligned practices, partnering closely with COEs (e.g., Talent, Reward, L&D).
• Contribute to global People & Culture projects that enhance consistency and excellence across sites (UK, Denmark, US).

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s (or equivalent level) required.
• CIPD Level 7 (Chartered Status).
• 7–10+ years’ experience as a People & Culture/HR Business Partner, preferably within manufacturing and engineering environments with GMP exposure.
• Demonstrated success in scaling organisations, partnering with senior leaders, and delivering complex change in a global, matrix environment.
• Strong coaching capability, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision making.
• Passion for our mission to enhance patient access to essential medicines

Why work with us?

We offer an exciting position in a great P&C team, in an international business in strong growth and with an attractive compensation and benefit package. You will be reporting to Head of Business Partnering & Operations and will play a key role in making our site a fantastic place to work.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV by 8 DEC 2025.