Associate Director, HR Site Lead

Lantheus; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 139,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Generous time-off package

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Springfield, NJ, is seeking an Associate Director, HR Site Lead. This role will drive HR initiatives, operate onsite three days a week, and collaborate with business leaders to enhance organizational performance. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of HR experience and a Bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive salary between $139,000 and $232,000 and comprehensive benefits, including a health package, 401(k), and extensive time-off options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience, including 2+ years as an HR Business Partner.
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR initiatives for the Springfield and Cranbury sites.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on HR-related matters.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop workforce plans.

Skills

Strong influence and facilitation skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

HR best practices knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Lantheus is seeking an Associate Director, HR Site Lead to drive HR initiatives and support for our Springfield and Cranbury, NJ sites. This role will report to the Sr. Director, HR Business Partner Technical Operations and Quality.

Position based in Springfield, NJ with on‑site presence three days a week. Open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping functional/site people strategy, operating model, and prioritization of work to drive business performance, support company purpose and enable future growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers at all levels of the organization, offering support and guidance on HR‑related matters.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director, HR Business partner Tech Ops & Quality, business leaders on functional strategy and critical capabilities to enable fit‑for‑purpose organizational design. Develop a workforce plan to support current business and readiness for future growth particularly across the Tech Ops and Quality organizations.
• Seek to understand team and organizational dynamics to effectively diagnose and deliver solutions to enhance team performance creating inclusive and empowered teams.
• Champion talent exploring new and different experiences that enable our people to learn, adapt and win contributing to short and long‑term career aspirations.
• Encourage a performance‑driven culture that rewards contributions and value creation supporting our purpose to Find, Fight, Follow disease.
• Support managers and employees identifying, navigating, and resolving performance challenges.
• Mediate and resolve employee relations issues in a thoughtful, objective manner.
• Support cross‑functional HR initiatives in close collaboration with the HR team.
• Responsible for working across HR to support onsite HR‑led activities.
• Foster a company culture that leverages our purpose, company values, and creates an inclusive environment allowing our people to be their best self.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to operate in a fast‑moving environment and drive prioritization of work to ensure alignment across teams.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism with the ability to remain calm and optimistic in challenging situations.
• Strong influence and facilitation skills and willingness to challenge assumptions to drive the right solution and business outcome for Lantheus.
• Systems thinker who looks at opportunities holistically and drives change management to ensure successful adoption.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 7+ years of HR experience (2+ years working as an HR Business Partner), preferred.
• Experience working across multiple HR disciplines is preferred.
• Experience seeing and leading organizations through different phases of growth is highly desirable.
• Required to be on‑site in the Springfield, NJ office 3+ days a week with limited travel to the Cranbury, NJ and Bedford, MA offices.

Core Values

• Let people be their best
• Respect one another and act as one
• Learn, adapt, and win
• Know someone’s health is in our hands
• Own the solution and make it happen

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is between $139,000 and $232,000 annually. Actual base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. Employees in this position are eligible for a discretionary performance‑based cash incentive, and depending on the level of the role may be eligible for a discretionary annual equity award.

Benefits

Benefits for this position include a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Other offerings include life and disability benefits, pre‑tax accounts, a 401(k) with company contribution, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time‑off package including paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid parental leave.

Employment Details

Senior Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Human Resources
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lantheus is an equal opportunity employer that provides a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants and employees are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lantheus is an E‑Verify Employer.

Accommodation Request

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Lantheus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until January 31, 2026.