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Apellis Pharmaceuticals · 4 hours ago

Executive Director, Talent Management and HR Strategy

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $374K/yr

15+ years exp

Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in complement science to develop life-changing therapies. They are seeking an experienced Executive Director, Talent Management & HR Strategy to architect the company’s integrated people strategy, focusing on enterprise talent management and HR strategy to ensure organizational performance and leadership strength.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and implementation of the enterprise HR and Talent Management strategy, aligned to business growth and workforce needs

Design and operationalize Apellis’ Talent philosophy, including performance management, succession, and talent assessment frameworks

Own enterprise leadership development strategy and programs for Directors, Executive Directors, and the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring clear capability building tied to business priorities

Establish and govern talent processes that build clarity, transparency, and accountability across HR Business Partners and COEs

Partner with HR Business Partners to identify and develop critical capabilities and leadership strengths across business functions, using insights and data to guide decisions

Develop and maintain tools, templates, and guidance that enable HRBPs to drive strategic execution—not one-off solutions

Partner with HR Business Partners and People Experience to shape the enterprise onboarding experience strategy, ensuring clarity of purpose and leadership expectations

Lead Talent Management reporting and insights to drive workforce decisions, promotion governance, and succession depth conversations with Executive Leadership

Evaluate and manage strategic external partners and leadership development vendors

Serve as a culture advocate, reinforcing leadership accountability, performance expectations, and engagement standards across functions

Qualification

Talent Management strategyLeadership development programsSuccession planning expertiseData-driven decision-makingPerformance management frameworksGovernance structuresHR strategy functionsInfluenceCulture advocacyExceptional communicationFacilitation

Required

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred (HR, Organizational Psychology, Business, Leadership Development or related field)

15+ years progressive Talent Management and/or HR leadership experience

Experience leading Talent, Succession, Leadership Development, or HR Strategy functions in biotech, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or a highly regulated science-driven organization

Demonstrated experience designing and deploying enterprise talent frameworks, governance structures, and leadership programs for Director-level and above

Proven ability to influence and partner with executive teams, translate business needs into strategy, and lead through data-driven insights

Strong business acumen, with the ability to drive actionable alignment between HR strategy and business priorities

Strategic enterprise leader and systems thinker

Proven architect of Talent and Leadership frameworks

Exceptional communication, influence, and facilitation

Assessment and succession planning expertise

Leadership development design and vendor management

Data-driven decision-making and governance discipline

Drives culture, inclusion, and performance accountability