Director, Talent & Workforce Strategy (Biotech)

TL;DR

Director, Talent & Workforce Strategy (Biotech): Shaping enterprise talent management processes including talent reviews, succession planning, organizational design, and strategic workforce planning with an accent on skills-based organization design and AI-powered solutions. Focus on conducting supply/demand scenario analyses, integrating data-driven insights, and enabling internal mobility and external talent acquisition.

Location: Hybrid role based out of Bridgewater, NJ office, option to work remotely most of the time with in-person collaboration. Domestic travel 5-10%.

Salary: $177,000–$242,000 Annual

Company

Global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming lives of patients with serious and rare diseases.

What you will do

• Own enterprise talent management processes, evolving them into continuous data-enabled conversations integrated with business planning.
• Drive Strategic Workforce Planning with FP&A, conducting supply/demand and scenario analyses for capability risks and long-term needs.
• Assess emerging workforce trends including AI impact and evolving work models to keep organization future-ready.
• Develop toolkits and guidance for leaders and HR partners on talent, skills-based, and workforce planning practices.
• Partner with People Analytics and Operations for dashboards and predictive insights on workforce capacity and risks.
• Cultivate cross-functional partnerships to embed skills into career frameworks, role architecture, and workforce decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, I/O Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 10 years HR experience, including 5-8+ years in Talent Management, Workforce Planning, OD, or HRBP; Pharma/Biotech experience a plus.
• Experience designing novel talent systems and processes, leading Strategic Workforce Planning with scenario planning and skills-based forecasting.
• Strong organizational design knowledge including job architecture, team design, and capability frameworks.
• Experience implementing AI-driven talent solutions, strong analytical skills translating data into action plans.
• Consulting, facilitation, communication skills to influence leaders; experience with Workday or similar HRIS.

Nice to have

• Experience managing, coaching, and developing direct reports.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health support, wellbeing reimbursement, EAP.
• Generous PTO, fertility/family benefits, caregiver support, flexible schedules.
• 401(k) with match, equity awards, ESPP, company-paid life/disability insurance.
• Learning Institute with LinkedIn Learning, workshops, leadership programs, mentorship.
• Employee resource groups, service/recognition programs, volunteering opportunities.