Director, Employee Experience and Talent Strategy

AstraZeneca • Wilmington, DE

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Employee Experience and Talent Strategy shapes and delivers talent strategies that strengthen organizational capability, enhance employee engagement, and support business performance across AstraZeneca’s US commercial organization. The role reports to the Vice President of HR, US Biopharmaceutical Business Unit (US BBU), and partners closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and Centers of Excellence. It combines strategic thinking and execution, using data, insight, and stakeholder partnership to build an inclusive, high-performing employee experience aligned with business priorities.

The position is based in Wilmington, Delaware, with hybrid work averaging three days per week in the office. Applicants from other AstraZeneca sites may also be considered, with an expectation of relocation to Wilmington. The company describes its Human Resources environment as fast-paced, creative, and purposeful, with an emphasis on bold thinking, learning agility, strong values, and impactful outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 or more years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful experience in talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational development, or related areas.
• At least 5 years of HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience supporting a commercial, sales, or similarly fast-paced business environment.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting workforce and engagement data to inform recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and work effectively across a matrixed organization.
• Strong project management, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment considerations, and organizational effectiveness principles in a US business environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, or broader life sciences industry.
• Master’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a US commercial field-based organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement talent strategies aligned with business goals, workforce plans, and organizational priorities across the US commercial organization.
• Support talent review processes, succession planning discussions, and organizational capability assessments to identify key talent, critical roles, and development priorities.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify development needs and support solutions that strengthen leadership capability and team effectiveness.
• Analyze employee feedback, pulse survey data, retention data, and other workforce metrics; identify themes, risks, and opportunities; and translate insights into practical action plans.
• Translate and implement enterprise-wide HR and people priorities within the US commercial business unit, aligning programs and initiatives with broader organizational direction while addressing local business needs.
• Support initiatives that develop an inclusive, values-based culture where employees feel connected, motivated, and able to perform at their best.
• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues on change initiatives, organizational transitions, and interventions that maintain engagement and business continuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director