Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Global HR Business Partner, Pharmaceutical Technology & Development
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $258K/yr
10+ years expAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Global HR Business Partner for Pharmaceutical Technology & Development (PT&D) to set the people strategy for world-class pharmaceutical development. This role involves partnering with executives to deliver HR strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness and drive performance across PT&D and Global Operations.
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Responsibilities
Define, align, and evolve the HR and people strategy for PT&D—covering workforce planning, recruitment, succession, talent management, development, and engagement—ensuring coherence with enterprise-wide people plans to build future-ready capability and retention
Partner with HR centers of expertise to design and deliver tailored HR solutions to agreed scopes, timelines, and budgets, with clear metrics that demonstrate value and impact for PT&D programs and projects
Collaborate with Global HR Business Partners and senior business leaders to craft and implement targeted HR interventions aligned to the overall people strategy, driving performance, culture, and engagement across the end-to-end value chain
Provide coaching and guidance to PT&D executive leaders, elevating people management practices and shaping the people aspects of innovative ideas and priorities to unlock innovation readiness and business outcomes
Coach, support, mentor, and challenge people managers to apply HR policies effectively; provide expert advice on complex HR issues to minimize risk and financial exposure, serving as a trusted advisor on employee relations and ensuring compliance with global employment laws and company policies
Ensure HR solutions align with AstraZeneca’s global HR frameworks, applying policies, tools, and techniques in organizational efficiency, change management, employee engagement, workforce transitions, and performance management to deliver smooth transformations and sustained engagement
Own the creation and alignment of HR and people strategies for PT&D, encompassing workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning talent management, employee development, and employee engagement. Ensure alignment with SET area and enterprise HR and people plans
Partner with HR centers of expertise to drive the delivery of tailored HR solutions to defined scopes, timeframes, budgets, and measurable benefits within assigned business units or projects
Collaborate with Global HR Business Partners and senior business leaders to craft and implement targeted HR interventions across the PT&D and Global Operations aligned with overall people strategy
Provide coaching and guidance to executive leaders in PT&D, establishing strong partnerships that enhance people management practices and elevate overall business performance. Collaborate to define and develop the people aspects of innovative ideas and business priorities
Coach, support, mentor, and challenge people managers in applying HR policies and practices; provide advice and guidance on complex HR issues to minimize risk and financial exposure. Serve as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations issues, guaranteeing adherence with global employment laws and company policies
Ensure HR solutions align with global AstraZeneca HR frameworks, applying policies, tools, and techniques in areas such as organizational efficiency, change management, employee engagement, workforce transitions, and performance management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Significant HR experience (10 years +) within a large, sophisticated, and matrixed/global organization – preferably as a Global HR Business Partner, or in another HR client-facing role
Digitally-savvy, with evidence of driving innovative solutions and a continuous improvement approach to HR implementation. Comfort with AI, technology and fully understanding of the role it plays in driving efficiency across the business
Demonstrable track record of leading the development and execution of HR and people strategies with measurable results
Solid experience as a trusted advisor and coach to business leaders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and negotiate at senior levels in an international environment
Demonstrated use of HR analytics and organizational data to inform decision-making, develop interventions, and evaluate impact
Deep understanding of employment law, policy, and risk management
Ability to travel up to meet with Leadership Teams and employees where they are located
Preferred
Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
Direct experience in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biopharma industries
Ability to work effectively on global teams or assignments spanning multiple countries/regions
Benefits
Various incentives
Short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Commissions for sales roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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