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Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 3 days ago

Director, HR Business Partner

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company dedicated to improving quality of life through innovative therapies. The HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted partner to drive people outcomes, focusing on talent acquisition, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.

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Responsibilities

Translate business challenges and strategic priorities into actionable tailored HR initiatives by developing and executing comprehensive strategy

Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, participate in the recruitment process for specific roles (senior level) and make recommendations for hiring decisions

Assist in developing onboarding plans and programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires. May co-facilitates new employee on-boarding program for new hires

Support performance management processes, including performance discussions and career development discussions

Partners with management on improving organizational effectiveness by analyzing departmental structures and evaluating options, studying resources, and ensuring optimal utilization, assessing team member engagement, moral and effectiveness and developing strategic action plans

Proactively identify and address critical organizational and people issues and remove barriers impeding the success of the business

Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with HR peers to develop solutions, programs, and policies

Acts as a trusted advisor and point of contact for employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, and employment-related matters. Provide guidance, support, and solutions for employee relations issues and conflict resolution

Stay updated on employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance. Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Life Sciences experienceHR principles knowledgeEmployment law knowledgePHR/SPHR/GPHR CertificationFull lifecycle recruitingInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsProject management skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; required

Must have at least 3+ years' experience in the Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals or Medical Device industry

Minimum of 8+ years in human resources with proven results

Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws

Proven ability to challenge and motivate management teams in an atmosphere of mutual respect

Able to forecast and analyze business trends

Ability to effectively utilize HR dashboard metrics with business groups

Uses and is familiar investigative techniques and teaches others

Strong foundation and knowledge of HR principles and practice including employment law and compliance requirements

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills

Proven knowledge of full lifecycle recruiting components to include sourcing; qualifying; networking; assessing; closing and wage/salary trends

Proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues

Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment

Ability to set high personal goals and work independently

Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks

Ability to make recommendation to effectively resolve problems or issues

Demonstrated project management skills

Demonstrated organizational navigation skills and ability to develop others in this skill

Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize actions

Must be willing to work in office 3-4 days per week

Strong leadership skills

Preferred

PHR/SPHR/GPHR Certification preferred

Benefits

Bonus

Stock

Benefits

Other applicable variable compensation

Company

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

Summit Mission Statement: To build a viable, long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial execution and enrollment, regulatory submission and approval, as well as successful commercialization of patient, physician, caregiver, and societal-friendly medicinal therapy intended to: improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious medical healthcare needs.

Founded in 2003

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GBR

201-500 employees