Director of Human Resources – Business Development

Position : Director of Human Resources - Business Development

Location : Onsite

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

Summary / Objective

The Director of Human Resources - Business Development is responsible for aligning HR strategies with business development objectives. They will collaborate with senior leadership to ensure HR policies and practices enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention while fostering a culture of innovation and strategic expansion. This role will perform HR-related duties on a professional level and will work closely with the U.S. HR team. The day-to-day responsibilities include carrying out responsibilities in the following functional areas : onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, employee development, training, performance management, succession planning, policy implementation, talent acquisition, and employment law compliance.

Essential Functions

• Partners with the Chief Business Officer, Senior Director of Human Resources U.S. and Business Development leadership to develop workforce planning strategies that align with growth initiatives.
• Designs and implements onboarding programs that integrate new hires into the company culture.
• Develops retention strategies for high-potential employees.
• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Develops performance management processes to help drive business objectives.
• Creates succession planning strategies.
• Handles employee relations counselling, outplacement counselling and exit interviewing.
• Collaborates and contributes to HR related projects and initiatives in partnership with U.S. based HRBP team.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Helps to maintain human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Helps to resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of Federal and state legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

Competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Required Education and Experience

Why Pharmaron?

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture : You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits : As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package :

How to Apply :

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.