Dir, HR Business Partner- G&A

Servier; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Servier Pharmaceuticals is seeking a talented HR Business Partner leader for General & Administrative functions. You will partner with senior leaders, guide organizational design and change, and drive talent strategies in a high-growth environment.

Reporting to the CHRO, you will act as a trusted advisor, coaching leaders and shaping workforce plans. You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT, Communications, and Corporate Affairs to build scalable HR programs and foster a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/MS in HR/OD preferred or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, HRBP experience for G&A or corporate functions.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to design and scale an HR function as a strategic partner.

Responsibilities

• Serve as dedicated HRBP for G&A, partnering with senior leaders and teams.
• Lead organizational design, change management, and workforce planning for growth.
• Drive employee experience, performance processes, and talent development across G&A.
• Coach leaders, influence decisions, and partner with HR colleagues on strategic initiatives.

Skills

HRBP for G&A

Change management

Organizational design

Talent development

Leadership coaching

Stakeholder management

M&A integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MS in HR/OD

SPHR/SHRM-SCP certs

Job description

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Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited

Job Requisition ID: 12841

Dir, HR Business Partner- G&A

About Servier

Servier Pharmaceuticals is an independent, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company built to think differently about what long-term impact can look like in healthcare. Launched in 2018 and backed by the strength and stability of the Servier Group, our foundation-governed model gives us the freedom to invest for the future, move with purpose, and stay focused on where patients need us most.

In less than a decade, we have grown from a small U.S. presence into a rapidly expanding, multi-billion-dollar organization with an award-winning culture, six commercial products, and a portfolio strengthened through bold strategic investments and innovation. Our teams are helping advance important new treatment options for patients facing serious diseases with high unmet need, particularly in rare oncology and neurology.

Our ambition is clear: to build a leading U.S. biopharmaceutical company known for scientific excellence, operational strength, and deep commitment to patients. Just as important is how we build it. We are creating a culture that values entrepreneurship, collaboration, accountability, and the belief that individuals at every level can shape the future of the company.

For people who want more than a job — who want the opportunity to build, lead, grow, and make a measurable impact — Servier offers the chance to be part of a company with purpose, momentum, and the ability to help define what comes next for patients and for our industry.

Role Summary

Servier Pharmaceuticals is seeking a talented people partner to join our team as a leader, coach, mentor, and change agent. We are in an exciting phase of growth—with recent acquisitions including Day One Biopharmaceuticals and Edgewise Therapeutics' muscular dystrophy business—that are transforming the company's trajectory. As we scale toward our 2030 ambitions, the HR function is critical to enabling this growth.

Joining a high-impact team, you will need to be both strategic and hands-on. Reporting directly to the CHRO, you will serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders acrossGeneral & Administrative (G&A) functions, including Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, Human Resources, Communications, and Corporate Affairs. You will play a significant role in building the HR function to the next level of transformation and ensuring our G&A teams are positioned to support Servier's rapid expansion.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnership

• Serve as the dedicated HRBP for G&A functional areas, supporting senior leaders and their teams across Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, HR, Communications, and Corporate Affairs.
• Understand business goals and provide advice, counsel, and support to leaders in ensuring people strategies align with and deliver on organizational objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to G&A leadership, influencing business and talent decisions by understanding the operating environment, enterprise priorities, and external trends.

Organizational Design & Change Management

• Guide managers in organizational design, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives to build organizational capabilities that support Servier's growth trajectory.
• Act as a change agent to the business through process design and approaches that support transformation, including integration of acquired organizations and scaling of G&A functions.
• Shape organizational design and lead large-scale organizational change, culture evolution, and enterprise transformation initiatives to drive agility and sustained performance.
• Design and execute talent strategies to strengthen leadership, attract, develop, and retain critical skills within G&A functions, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Build and guide workforce planning models, including the identification of skill gaps across G&A functions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure a continuous pipeline of high-quality talent at all levels to support organizational needs and business growth.
• Utilize data, analytics, and external insights to identify emerging workforce and capability trends, translating complex information into actionable strategies.

Employee Experience & Relations

• Work closely with managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues, helping managers optimize their leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Enhance employee experience and ensure consistent execution of performance management and other HR processes across G&A functions.
• Drive and support the full employee life cycle including talent acquisition, talent development, total rewards, and employee engagement.
• Be a role model and culture champion with a mindset for influencing behaviors, actions, and norms across the company.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Servier Pharmaceuticals' collaborative, empowered, patient-centric organizational culture.

HR Team Contribution

• Be a key member of the HR team and contribute toward building Servier Pharmaceuticals' culture, key learnings, skill building, and effective information sharing.
• Contribute to cross functional HR/Organizational priorities as needs arise
• Partner with HR colleagues to build strategic and operational initiatives supporting the business.
• Mentor and coach less experienced HR colleagues in alignment with the organization's goals.

Job Description

Candidate Profile

Education and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree (MBA, MS in HR/OD) and relevant certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred, OR equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, with demonstrated expertise as an HRBP supporting G&A or corporate functions.
• Experience in thepharmaceutical or life sciences industrystrongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of helping to develop and scale an HR function that is a mission-critical partner in the success of the business.
• Generalist HR experience including designing and building policies, benefits programs, compensation plans, feedback systems, talent acquisition, and training programs.
• Experience leading organizational change and M&A integration efforts in a high-growth environment.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business strategy into HR priorities and actionable plans.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of G&A functions and how they enable enterprise success; ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization; executive coaching capabilities.
• Communication: Superior communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Travel and Location

• This role will be in our Seaport office on a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days onsite required
• Minimal travel (~10%) is required

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $196-$236k An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link .