Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. HRBP supports functions such as R&D, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams, ensuring talent, compliance, and culture enable business success.

1. Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with senior leaders (e.g., R&D, Quality) to develop workforce strategies

• Align HR plans with business objectives, including expansion, product launches, and market entry

• Drive organizational design and change management initiatives

2. Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Identify talent gaps in specialized roles

• Support succession planning and leadership development

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies for niche pharma roles

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues

• Foster a high-performance, compliant, and ethical culture

• Lead engagement initiatives and interpret employee feedback

4. Performance & Development

• Implement performance management processes

• Coach managers on feedback, goal setting, and development plans

• Support capability-building programs, especially for technical teams

5. Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure HR policies comply with pharmaceutical regulations and labor laws

• Support audits and inspections related to HR practices

• Promote adherence to ethical standards and codes

6. Compensation & Benefits

• Partner with Total Rewards to ensure competitive compensation structures

• Support incentive programs aligned with commercial and research goals

7. Change Management

• Lead HR aspects of transformations such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring

• Support organizational readiness for new product pipelines or regulatory changes

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

• Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) preferred

Experience

• 5-8+ years of HR experience, with at least 2–3 years as an HRBP

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen and understanding of pharma value chain

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Data-driven decision-making (HR analytics)

• High level of confidentiality and ethical judgment