Head of Global HR Pharmaceutical Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement People Strategy for the function: Collaborate with the Head of the function and the Leadership Team to create and execute the People strategy for Operations.
• Talent and Succession Management: Conduct people review, design and deploy development plans, ensure succession plans for leadership and critical positions, and identify and develop functional talents at key career stages.
• Strategic Workforce Planning and Learning Development: Lead discussions on Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP), review and update it annually, and define and implement Learning policies and objectives aligned with business needs.
• Performance Coaching and Organizational Support: Coach and support managers and employees for performance improvement, address organizational structure issues proactively, and contribute to or lead various initiatives and projects.
• Ambassador for Group HR Strategy, Processes, and Tools: Drive the implementation of global HR policies, directives & processes for the function
• Global Staffing and Internal Mobility: Ensure adequate staffing for key functional roles globally by leveraging internal mobility.
• Support Change Management: Assist in the development and execution of change management plans and processes across the function.
• Manage: Manage the integration and transformation of new acquisitions and ventures for Roquette’s Pharmaceutical Operations business unit.

Qualification & Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in human resources, Business Management, or Organizational Development (preferred but not required).
• Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR qualifications are highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in industrial, international, matrix organization.
• Experience with acquisitions a plus.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align HR strategies with business goals and drive organizational effectiveness.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills, capable of leading diverse teams and influencing senior leadership.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptability: Ability to navigate and manage change in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment.
• Project Management: Proficiency in managing complex projects and initiatives across various regions.
• Travel & international travel will be required when working on projects

Benefits

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.