Human Resources Director (HRD)
Position Summary
The Human Resources Director (HRD) will serve as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team, leading all aspects of Human Resources including organizational development, talent acquisition, talent management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, culture building, and HR operations.
The role will support the company's business growth, organizational transformation, and talent strategy across Commercial, R&D, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, and Corporate Functions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic HR Leadership
Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals.
Provide strategic advice on organization design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
Drive organizational effectiveness and support business transformation initiatives.
Build a high-performance culture that promotes accountability, innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement.
2. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to support rapid business growth.
Oversee executive hiring and critical talent recruitment across R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing, Medical, and Corporate Functions.
Strengthen employer branding and talent attraction capabilities within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Build strategic talent pipelines for key positions and future organizational needs.
3. Talent Management & Leadership Development
Design and implement performance management frameworks and talent review processes.
Lead succession planning and high-potential talent development programs.
Develop leadership capability-building initiatives for managers and senior leaders.
Establish career development and retention programs to enhance talent engagement.
4. Compensation & Benefits
Lead compensation strategy, annual salary reviews, incentive plans, and sales force compensation programs.
Ensure market competitiveness through compensation benchmarking and talent intelligence.
Optimize benefit programs while maintaining cost effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Partner with Finance and business leaders on workforce budgeting and headcount planning.
5. Organizational Development
Lead organization design and restructuring projects.
Drive culture transformation and change management initiatives.
Support leadership teams in improving organizational capability and team effectiveness.
Establish metrics and HR analytics to support business decision-making.
6. Employee Relations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with local labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
Manage employee relations matters and provide guidance on complex workforce issues.
Foster a positive employee experience and working environment.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical business practices.
7. HR Operations & Team Leadership
Lead and develop the HR team across all HR disciplines.
Drive HR process optimization and digital HR initiatives.
Ensure efficient HR operations and service delivery.
Manage HR budget and external vendors as required.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related disciplines.
Master's degree or MBA preferred.
Experience
Minimum 12-15 years of progressive HR experience.
At least 5 years of leadership experience as HR Director, Senior HRBP, Head of HR, or equivalent.
Strong experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, or life sciences industries.
Experience supporting Commercial, R&D, Manufacturing, and Matrix organizations.
Proven track record in organizational transformation, talent management, and leadership development.
