Head of Human Resources

Head, Human Resources for a fast growing Cell & Gene Therapy Company

Role Summary

Head of HR will be a key strategic partner, collaborating with all business leaders to design, plan, and execute best-in-class HR frameworks, policies and systems. This role is crucial in cultivating an employee-oriented, high-performance, and high-quality culture across the organization. He/She will drive Organizational Design, enable effective Go-to-Market (GTM) Models and establish Agile Ways of Working to build the mindset and operational framework that enhances cross-functional collaboration, adaptability, and seamless decision-making across the Company.

Strategic Planning & Policy:

• Define and develop the comprehensive

  people strategy

  for the business, integrating it with commercial and operational goals.
• Lead

  Organizational Design

  initiatives to ensure the structure is optimized for efficiency, growth, and effective execution of business strategy.
• Enable and support

  Go-to-Market (GTM) Models

  by aligning talent, structures, and capabilities with commercial goals.
• Establish and embed

  Agile Ways of Working

  across relevant functions to enhance speed, collaboration, and responsiveness.
• Formulate, recommend, and institutionalize HR systems, policies, objectives, and procedures in alignment with organizational guidelines and business goals.

Culture & Performance Management:

• Guide, oversee, and drive initiatives to establish and maintain an

  employee-oriented, high-performance, high-quality culture

  .
• Drive

  Engagement

  initiatives and oversee the design and annual governance of the

  Performance Management System (PMS)

  .
• Build capability and competency through guiding and overseeing training effectiveness to create a performance-oriented,

  learning organization

  .
• Build outcome based working culture and establish performance health cards for real-time coaching.

Talent & Development:

• Drive

  Talent assessment & development

  initiatives, including

  Talent Acquisition, Management, and Careers

  .
• Spearhead

  Leadership Development

  and support specialized training needs - both functional and behavioral.

Systems:

• Accountable for the performance of the

  Human Resources

  including the development and maintenance of

  HR Systems

  .
• Manage updates and reporting for the

  Board/Investors

  regarding key HR metrics and strategy.

Compensation & Budget:

• Develop and administer the

  Compensation & Benefits

  programs.
• Create and manage the manpower cost

Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Plan and oversee employee relations to foster a participative culture, build trust, openness, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutes and internal policies, providing

  strategic counsel and legal advice

  on people matters.

Ideal Candidate profile (Qualifications and Experience)

• 15+ years

  of progressive leadership experience across all aspects of human resources management and staff development.
• Proven experience in

  Organizational Design

  , enabling GTM strategies, and implementing modern

  Ways of Working

  (e.g., Agile).
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic HR management, including planning, policy, talent management, selection,

  Compensation & Benefits

  , training and staff development,

  Employee Relations

  , and

  Performance Management

  .
• Strong background in

  operations experience, systems, and payroll

  .
• Experience in

  Organizational Development

  and engagement initiatives.
• Experienced in the administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Experience working in pharma, biotech or healthcare is preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

• Analytical, critical thinking, and strategic problem-solving skills, with the drive to translate high-level business requirements into specific initiatives.
• Current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, and applicable laws regarding human resources.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.