Senior Director, HR Business Partner – (Remote – Boston & Raleigh only)

Lensa; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clinical development is seeking an HR Business Partner to support senior executives in a global environment. This role offers the opportunity to construct and implement HR solutions tailored to business needs. With a focus on professional growth, you will be part of a dynamic team that values leadership contributions and strategic thinking.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive total reward package

World-class employee benefits

Supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an HR generalist or a combination of generalist and specialist experience.
• Proven success of partnering with senior executive management teams.
• Experience in CRO, pharmaceutical or similar industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate as the HR Business Partner and leadership team member to ensure alignment of people strategy with business strategy.
• Lead implementation and delivery of all people strategy and programs.
• Utilize HR analytics to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Judgment

Decision-making

Business acumen

Financial acumen

Integrity

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office 365

Oracle HCM

Job description

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Cytel, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Our commitment to developing our staff is only surpassed by our commitment to advancing treatment options available to patients. At Cytel, we work hard to create successful careers with significant professional growth for our employees and as a result work hard to make Cytel successful. Cytel is a place where talent, experience, and integrity come together to advance the state of clinical development.

Exciting growth and impact opportunity on a newly forming HR Business Partner team in a strong organization with clear growth potential. We are seeking a solution-oriented and strategic HR Business leader to support senior executives and their teams in a global environment. You will be part of both the HR Leadership Team and Business Unit leadership teams and will have the opportunity to construct, implement and measure HR solutions specific to business needs and growth achievement, and you will be part of a dynamic and evolving team where your ability to contribute as a leader is welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate as the HR Business Partner and leadership team member to one or more assigned business units to ensure that people strategy is aligned with business strategy and adds impact and value to the business
• Lead implementation and delivery of all people strategy and programs in partnership with COE leaders and teams for assigned business units
• Provide coaching and thought partnership to wide variety of needs across multiple leadership teams; influence across all leadership, management and employee levels
• Manage and ensure collaboration of matrix team including center of excellence partners from across HR and the broader organization. (e.g employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, finance, payroll, HR operations, legal etc)
• Lead and manage activities and communications related to change management based on new global HR programs, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Utilize HR analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 10+ years of experience as an HR generalist or a combination of generalist and specialist experience
• Proven success of partnering with senior executive management teams in mid to large, early stage and/or high growth global environments
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to lead the big picture strategy as well as the detailed execution path
• Working knowledge of local and relevant employment legislation
• Experience working in global teams with demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent problem-solving, judgement and decision-making skills within nuanced and confidential situations
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Expert knowledge of MS Office 365 tools, experience with Oracle HCM preferred
• Experience in CRO, pharmaceutical or similar related industries preferred

Why Cytel?

Cytel is a Global CRO providing ground-breaking biostatistical software and services to large pharma and emerging Biotech clients globally. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

At Cytel, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package. In addition, our world class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career – both now, and into the future.

Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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