Human Resources Business Partner Senior Director (Biotech)

TL;DR

Human Resources Business Partner Senior Director (HRBP): Providing strategic HR leadership and consultation for the NECAD region with an accent on translating business strategy into people priorities and delivering advanced HR solutions. Focus on driving talent management, strategic workforce planning, and managing significant organizational change across a complex multi-country region.

Location: Paddington, United Kingdom. Role is Hybrid-Eligible (up to two days remote per week) or On-Site Eligible.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

What you will do

• Provide strategic HR leadership for the NECAD region, ensuring people priorities support business plans and growth objectives.
• Translate business strategy into workforce plans, including long-term capability planning and succession planning.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify talent trends and influence leadership decisions to improve business outcomes.
• Advise senior leaders on organizational design and manage significant change initiatives across multiple countries.
• Drive talent management and leadership capability building to attract and retain diverse, high-quality talent.
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver globally aligned and locally relevant HR programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related discipline; MBA or advanced degree is desirable.
• Significant, progressive HR experience, specifically as an HR business partner supporting senior leaders.
• Proven experience working in complex, multi-country or regional international environments.
• Expert-level capability in strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations principles and country-level compliance.
• Ability to travel across regional offices as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements with options for hybrid or on-site designations.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.
• Inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and represented in decision-making.
• Focus on innovation and continuous improvement in HR processes.