Director, HR Business Partner, US Commercial

ModernaTX • Princeton, NJ

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role The perfect candidate is responsible for leading the execution of people strategies and delivering integrated HR solutions that support business objectives across the U.S. Commercial organization. This role serves as a senior advisor to leadership, offering expertise in workforce planning, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement within a fast-paced, highly dynamic commercial environment. The individual in this role works independently and cross-functionally to drive business outcomes through strategic HR partnership. Supporting a complex and evolving U.S. Commercial business, this role manages complex organizational challenges and influences lasting change through collaboration, coaching, and practical implementation of enterprise-wide people programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in human resources
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence executive leaders, particularly in commercial or revenue-generating environments
• Experience in developing and executing enterprise-level HR strategies within fast-paced, customer-focused or commercial organizations
• Proven ability to lead change, support transformation, and deliver outcomes with measurable impact in dynamic business environments
• Strong capability in organizational design, performance management, and leadership development
• Ability to drive progress in high-ambiguity, high-growth environments with competing priorities
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a structured approach to problem-solving
• Familiarity with relevant HR compliance, employment law, and U.S. employment practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting sales, marketing, or commercial teams is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leaders within the U.S. Commercial organization on matters of organizational design, leadership development, succession, and team performance
• Design and lead HR strategies that enable commercial growth, market agility, and long-term capability building across sales, marketing, and commercial operations
• Partner closely with Commercial leadership to align talent strategies with evolving business priorities, including product launches, market expansion, and shifting customer needs
• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives across multiple disciplines, ensuring alignment with business goals and consistent execution in a high-performance commercial environment
• Drive and advise on performance management, career development, and workforce planning efforts across U.S. Commercial teams
• Develop and guide change management strategies that support rapid shifts in commercial strategy, structure, and ways of working
• Translate complex and often ambiguous business challenges into actionable HR strategies, partnering across HR and business functions
• Lead or co-lead talent discussions, planning efforts, and strategic hiring to ensure the Commercial organization has the capabilities needed to deliver results
• Anticipate and address systemic talent issues that may impact performance, growth, or culture in a highly competitive talent market
• Use HR data and analytics to influence decision-making, improve commercial workforce effectiveness, and optimize talent investments
• Ensure accurate and consistent delivery of HR operations in partnership with HR teams and shared services
• Continuously explore and adopt digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve how you work and deliver value
• And any other responsibilities or duties assigned by your manager to support team and business objectives

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees