Incyte · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Human Resources
Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines for oncology and inflammation. They are seeking a strategic Senior Director, HR Partner to support the US Dermatology Commercial organization, aligning people strategies with commercial objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic HR partner to Commercial and Field leadership within the US Dermatology organization
Translate business objectives into integrated people strategies that support growth, capability building, and organizational effectiveness
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent needs
Partner with leaders on talent assessment, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
Support performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, and development planning
Identify and address capability gaps through targeted development solutions
Act as a first point of contact for employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution in compliance with company policies and employment laws
Coach managers on effective people management, engagement, and change leadership
Support employee engagement initiatives that reinforce Incyte’s values and culture
Lead and support change management efforts related to commercial transformations, new product launches, and evolving operating models
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver scalable solutions in areas such as compensation, benefits, learning, and DE&I
Support field-based and home-office teams, ensuring alignment and consistency across a geographically dispersed workforce
Ensure adherence to all employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies, particularly in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment
Partner with Legal and Compliance as needed to mitigate risk and support sound people decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
7+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated success as an HR Business Partner or HR Partner
Experience supporting Commercial organizations, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry
Strong knowledge of US employment law and HR best practices
Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/-SCP, PHR/SPHR)
Experience supporting field-based sales organizations
Familiarity with dermatology, specialty, or rare disease commercial models
Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
Company
Incyte
Incyte is a drug discovery and development company which hopes to build a proprietary product pipeline of novel small molecule drugs.
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