Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner - Technology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex's Data, Technology & AI organization seeks a Senior Director, HR Business Partner to partner directly with the CDIO to lead talent strategy and organizational effectiveness aligned with the digital transformation driven by AI.

This role translates business and tech strategies into people initiatives, leads change management and new operating models, designs structures, and owns the full talent lifecycle, coaching executives and leveraging AI in HR to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in HR partnering with technical, data, AI, or engineering functions in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Deep expertise in organizational design, change leadership, workforce planning, and AI-enabled HR practices.
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and translate organizational needs into strategic talent initiatives.

Responsibilities

• act as the primary HR strategist, translating business and tech strategies into people initiatives.
• lead change management and embedding new operating models; design organizational structures.
• own talent lifecycle including capability development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• coach senior leaders and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• leverage data, analytics, and AI within HR workflows to inform decisions and enhance outcomes.

Job description

Role

Senior Director, HR Business Partner for Vertex’s Data, Technology & AI organization, partnering directly with the CDIO to lead talent strategy and organizational effectiveness aligned with the digital transformation driven by AI.

Responsibilities

act as the primary HR strategist, translating business and tech strategies into people initiatives; lead change management and embedding new operating models; design organizational structures; own talent lifecycle including capability development, succession planning, and workforce planning; coach senior leaders and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning; leverage data, analytics, and AI within HR workflows to inform decisions and enhance outcomes.

Requirements

12+ years in HR partnering with technical, data, AI, or engineering functions in fast-paced, complex environments; deep expertise in organizational design, change leadership, workforce planning, and AI-enabled HR practices; bachelor’s degree; proven ability to influence senior executives and translate organizational needs into strategic talent initiatives.

HighValue

experience in technology-enabled biotech or pharma settings, with a focus on AI transformation, organizational effectiveness, and enterprise-level HR strategy.

WorkSetup

hybrid or on-site, with flexibility.

Travel

not specified.