Role Summary
The Director HR will serve as a strategic HR leader supporting a global business unit within Global Clinical Development (GCD), R&D Solutions. Based in Europe, this role partners closely with senior executives on the GCD leadership team worldwide to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, culture, and change leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as primary HR Business Partner to Global BU leadership team members, advising on organization design, workforce planning, talent, and culture.
* Align HR strategy with global business priorities in partnership with the GCD Global HR Lead.
* Use HR analytics and workforce insights to support data‑driven decisions.
* Collaborate with global HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Leadership & Talent Development, HR Ops) to deploy scalable HR solutions.
* Drive leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
* Lead reorganizations, M&A integrations, and workforce transitions.
* Ensure adherence to local labor legislation while aligning with global standards.
* Support leaders through change with clear communication and people‑first execution.
* Oversee implementation of HR policies, compliance programs, and audit readiness.
* Ensure timely HR reporting and insights to senior management.
* Contribute to HR budgeting and identify opportunities to streamline HR processes.
* Operate as a trusted advisor with strong influencing capability in a global, matrixed organization.
* Collaborate with HR peers across R&D Solutions to ensure alignment of priorities and execution.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR certification.
* 10+ years of HR generalist/specialist experience supporting senior leadership in complex, matrixed global organizations.
* Preferred background in life sciences, CRO, technology, or consulting environments.
* Expertise in organization design, leadership development, talent management, and engagement.
* Demonstrated success leading change initiatives (reorgs, integrations, scaling transitions).
* Strong knowledge of European labor legislation and multi‑country HR environments.
* Exceptional judgment, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
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