Director, HR - Strategic Business Partner

About Evidera | PPD:

Evidera is a business within Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC, (PPD) a leading global contract research organization (CRO) and is a preeminent provider of evidence-based solutions to demonstrate the real-world effectiveness, safety, and value of biopharmaceutical and biotechnology products from early development through loss of exclusivity.

We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help you generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of your products.

About the Position:

Evidera | PPD is looking for a smart, ambitious, strategic business partner (Human Resources Director) to build an effective and collaborative partnership with multiple leaders in our business. Preferably based in one of our East Coast offices (Waltham (MA), Bethesda (MD), Raleigh (NC) or Wilmington (NC), remote locations may be considered) you will deliver comprehensive human resources programs, initiatives and solutions to increase organizational performance – supporting key leaders within Evidera | PPD business.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At Evidera | PPD, we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

You will be an established HR leader, with the ability to build credibility and trustworthiness to ensure an effective advisory role and provide HR guidance, critical evaluation and fit for purpose HR solutions based on operational drivers to this global group. You will be an effective influencer and communicator, leveraging internal networks across multiple functions, including the wider HR teams, Centers of Excellence and HR Shared Services to support a cohesive HR strategy.

To be successful in this position, you should be an excellent problem solver and decision maker that can communicate professionally whilst networking effectively in a matrixed organization in the process of major transition. You should be self-motivated with a positive outlook that is able to gain the influence others though your HR expertise, experience and passion.

Within the global HR function, we have defined our own working practices, ensuring we share the same mission, Be Trusted, Responsive, Solution Orientated, Keep Things Simple and One HR – If this is something that sounds familiar to you and the type of HR function you’d like to be involved in, we’d be interested in your application.

Duties Include but not limited to:

Identifies key HR issues within client groups and ensures efficient delivery of services. Coaches business partners on creating and maintaining a work environment with high morale and productivity.Advises business leaders on talent acquisition, development and retention with a focus on productivity and organizational design.Strong business acumen with ability to understand complex organizational structures and environments.Proactively drive appropriate strategies for engagement, development, succession planning, DEI, and M&A Integration.Facilitates talent reviews and consults with leaders to integrate talent management and leader development across the businessIdentify opportunities for efficiencies in business-facing work processes; propose and/or implement innovative approaches to solutions where appropriate Develops partnerships with COEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards & Talent Management, L&D, Legal) to engage, plan, and execute talent initiatives. Leverages data analytics and reporting to translate metrics and/or trends to business leaders to achieve business unit and organizational objectives.Collaborates with business leaders to develop an understanding of strategic business initiatives, objectives and key deliverables, identifying current and future trends impacting business strategy and global HR standards.Advises and coaches senior leaders on the management of complex and sensitive employee relations matters through early intervention and appropriate corrective action.Expert knowledge of employment law regulations, principles, programs, trends and best practices.Serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders on culture building, coaching, team development, performance management and workforce analysis.Designs and executes change management and communication initiatives.*LI-NA1#GD

About Evidera | PPD:

Evidera is a business within Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC, (PPD) a leading global contract research organization (CRO) and is a preeminent provider of evidence-based solutions to demonstrate the real-world effectiveness, safety, and value of biopharmaceutical and biotechnology products from early development through loss of exclusivity.

We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help you generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of your products.

About the Position:

Evidera | PPD is looking for a smart, ambitious, strategic business partner (Human Resources Director) to build an effective and collaborative partnership with multiple leaders in our business. Preferably based in one of our East Coast offices (Waltham (MA), Bethesda (MD), Raleigh (NC) or Wilmington (NC), remote locations may be considered) you will deliver comprehensive human resources programs, initiatives and solutions to increase organizational performance – supporting key leaders within Evidera | PPD business.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At Evidera | PPD, we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

You will be an established HR leader, with the ability to build credibility and trustworthiness to ensure an effective advisory role and provide HR guidance, critical evaluation and fit for purpose HR solutions based on operational drivers to this global group. You will be an effective influencer and communicator, leveraging internal networks across multiple functions, including the wider HR teams, Centers of Excellence and HR Shared Services to support a cohesive HR strategy.

To be successful in this position, you should be an excellent problem solver and decision maker that can communicate professionally whilst networking effectively in a matrixed organization in the process of major transition. You should be self-motivated with a positive outlook that is able to gain the influence others though your HR expertise, experience and passion.

Within the global HR function, we have defined our own working practices, ensuring we share the same mission, Be Trusted, Responsive, Solution Orientated, Keep Things Simple and One HR – If this is something that sounds familiar to you and the type of HR function you’d like to be involved in, we’d be interested in your application.

Duties Include but not limited to:

Identifies key HR issues within client groups and ensures efficient delivery of services. Coaches business partners on creating and maintaining a work environment with high morale and productivity.Advises business leaders on talent acquisition, development and retention with a focus on productivity and organizational design.Strong business acumen with ability to understand complex organizational structures and environments.Proactively drive appropriate strategies for engagement, development, succession planning, DEI, and M&A Integration.Facilitates talent reviews and consults with leaders to integrate talent management and leader development across the businessIdentify opportunities for efficiencies in business-facing work processes; propose and/or implement innovative approaches to solutions where appropriate Develops partnerships with COEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards & Talent Management, L&D, Legal) to engage, plan, and execute talent initiatives. Leverages data analytics and reporting to translate metrics and/or trends to business leaders to achieve business unit and organizational objectives.Collaborates with business leaders to develop an understanding of strategic business initiatives, objectives and key deliverables, identifying current and future trends impacting business strategy and global HR standards.Advises and coaches senior leaders on the management of complex and sensitive employee relations matters through early intervention and appropriate corrective action.Expert knowledge of employment law regulations, principles, programs, trends and best practices.Serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders on culture building, coaching, team development, performance management and workforce analysis.Designs and executes change management and communication initiatives.*LI-NA1#GD

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant HR certification.

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12 – 15 years), including client relations focus.

5 years of management responsibility

Experience working in a global, matrixed business environment preferred

Proven leadership skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated ability to train, coach and manage staffAbility to work with ambiguity and complexityStrong interpersonal and coaching skills Forward looking with a holistic approachHighly organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tacticsAble to work effectively at all levels in an organization and with different global regions Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges, as well as cultural differences

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require travel (under 20%)

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust -

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant HR certification.

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12 – 15 years), including client relations focus.

5 years of management responsibility

Experience working in a global, matrixed business environment preferred

Proven leadership skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated ability to train, coach and manage staffAbility to work with ambiguity and complexityStrong interpersonal and coaching skills Forward looking with a holistic approachHighly organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tacticsAble to work effectively at all levels in an organization and with different global regions Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges, as well as cultural differences

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require travel (under 20%)

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust -

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

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