People Business Partner Research and Development North America

Ladders; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive rewards package

14 weeks parental leave

Positive patient/community impact

Drive innovation in processes

Diversity, equity, inclusion culture

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a People Business Partner for Research and Development North America to partner with R&D leaders across North America to shape people strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and support business execution in a regulated, innovation-driven environment. Location: Cambridge, MA.

Compensation: $225,000 – $325,000 annually. This role influences talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, and employee relations across client groups, translating global

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Labor Law, Psychology, or a comparable field.
• Fluent in English.
• 10–15 years of professional people and culture experience.
• Strong knowledge of people management processes and digital tools.
• Business-oriented and commercially minded.
• Experience in organizational design and development.
• Structured thinking with strong situational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent management strategies and establish succession plans for R&D roles.
• Advise and guide teams on R&D business strategy execution.
• Manage employee relations and foster trust among stakeholders.
• Advocate and implement the People & Culture agenda across client groups.
• Contribute to strategic workforce planning for all departments in R&D.
• Manage project delivery of R&D people priorities in North America.
• Provide local insights to inform global initiatives and projects.

Skills

People & Culture experience

English fluency

People management

Organizational design

Strategic workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a People Business Partner Research and Development North America to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will partner closely with R&D leaders across North America to shape people strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and support business execution in a highly regulated, innovation-driven environment. The position will influence talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, and employee relations across multiple client groups. It will also help translate global people priorities into locally relevant actions that support performance, engagement, and growth.

Location: Cambridge, MA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $225,000 – $325,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Drive talent management strategies and establish succession plans for R&D roles


• Advise and guide teams on R&D business strategy execution


• Manage employee relations and foster trust among stakeholders


• Advocate and implement the People & Culture agenda across client groups


• Contribute to strategic workforce planning for all departments in R&D


• Manage project delivery of R&D people priorities in North America


• Provide local insights to inform global initiatives and projects

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Labor Law, Psychology, or a comparable field


• Fluent in English


• 10-15 years of professional people and culture experience


• Strong knowledge of people management processes and digital tools


• Business-oriented and commercially minded


• Experience in organizational design and development


• Structured thinking and working style with strong situational awareness

Benefits

• Supportive, future-focused team environment


• Opportunities for career growth, including promotions and lateral moves


• Comprehensive rewards package recognizing contributions


• Diverse health and wellness benefits including 14 weeks of parental leave


• Opportunity to positively impact patient and community outcomes


• Ability to drive innovation and improve business processes


• Access to a culture that encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion