Executive Director, Talent Enablement Lead

Ladders; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 232,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders partners with a leader in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech to recruit an Executive Director, Talent Enablement Lead in West Point, PA. This role will drive a strategic talent enablement agenda across geographies and business areas, partnering closely with HR leadership to shape priorities, cadence, and execution.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in HR, strong strategic partnership, workforce planning, and experience scaling talent initiatives globally, plus exceptional written and verbal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience in a complex, global environment.
• Proven strategic HR partnership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic workforce planning and talent management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Talent Enablement function across divisional and geographic boundaries
• Implement efficient practices and establish accountability for team performance
• Establish operating rhythms and measures for transparency and execution
• Act as a strategic thought partner to HR leadership and Talent Partners
• Oversee prioritization of talent enablement capabilities to align with enterprise needs
• Activate end-to-end talent experiences across global talent management offerings
• Facilitate feedback into talent management product design for relevance and effectiveness

Skills

HR partnership

Workforce planning

Communication

Global environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Executive Director, Talent Enablement Lead to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This leader will drive a strategic talent enablement agenda that strengthens how the organization delivers talent experiences across multiple business areas and geographies. The role will serve as a key partner to HR leadership and talent partners, helping shape priorities, operating cadence, and accountability for execution. It will also influence talent management design by translating feedback from the business into practical improvements that enhance relevance and effectiveness.

Location: West Point, PA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $231,900 – $365,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the Talent Enablement function across divisional and geographic boundaries
• Implement efficient practices and establish accountability for team performance
• Establish operating rhythms and measures for transparency and execution
• Act as a strategic thought partner to HR leadership and Talent Partners
• Oversee prioritization of talent enablement capabilities to align with enterprise needs
• Activate end-to-end talent experiences across global talent management offerings
• Facilitate feedback into talent management product design for relevance and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience in a complex, global environment
• Proven strategic HR partnership experience
• Demonstrated experience in strategic workforce planning and talent management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits
• Retirement benefits including 401(k)
• Paid holidays and vacation days
• Compassionate and sick leave
• Eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentives

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.