Associate Director, HR Business Partner

Sarepta Therapeutics•Cambridge, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a strategic partner and senior HR leader, the Associate Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) leads and delivers people strategies that enable functional and enterprise business objectives. This role partners closely with senior leaders and Extended Leadership Team members to anticipate organizational and talent needs, diagnose risks and opportunities, and design scalable solutions that advance Sarepta’s mission. The Associate Director, HRBP serves as a trusted advisor and internal consultant to leaders and employees, acting as a change leader and employee champion across assigned functions and the broader enterprise. This role exercises independent judgment, influences without authority, and leads complex people initiatives that span multiple HR Centers of Excellence (COEs). A successful Associate Director, HRBP demonstrates strong business acumen, proactively integrates talent, organizational, and culture strategies, and brings an enterprise mindset to all work. As a leader within the HR Business Partner team, this role models Sarepta leadership behaviors and contributes to the evolution of HR strategy, capabilities, and operating effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or related field required
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated leadership in talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change initiatives
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to translate business strategy into people solutions in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
Proven ability to influence senior leaders, manage complexity, and drive results through partnership rather than authority
Excellent critical thinking, problem‑solving, and judgment; strong communication and executive presence
Demonstrated success operating with autonomy, leading enterprise initiatives, and navigating ambiguity
Experience in a lean, growth‑oriented environment preferred
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior functional leaders to shape and execute strategic workforce, organizational, and talent plans that support short‑ and long‑term business priorities
Lead and/or sponsor critical, enterprise‑wide talent and culture initiatives that advance Sarepta’s business strategy and mission
Act as a senior internal consultant to leaders and teams, providing expert guidance on organizational design, change management, leadership effectiveness, and employee relations
Coach senior leaders and people managers to drive high performance, accountability, and an inclusive, engaging culture
Collaborate across the HR function to design and deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions in areas including performance management, leadership development, career development, and employee engagement
Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to forecast workforce needs, support key hiring decisions, and ensure effective onboarding and accelerated integration
Lead complex and sensitive employee relations matters and investigations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company practices and employment laws
Serve as a steward of Sarepta people programs (e.g., Own Your Career Journey, Year of the Manager), ensuring effective adoption and sustained impact
Provide expert guidance on HR policies, practices, and legal considerations; partner closely with Legal to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
Contribute as a leader within the HRBP community, sharing best practices, mentoring others, and strengthening enterprise HR capability