Director, P&O R&D Global Sites

Novo Nordisk•Lexington, MA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as a Strategic HR Leader and a member of the R&D P&O Leadership Team. The role is responsible for executing the strategic P&O agenda for R&D P&O globally and ensuring P&O operational excellence for Global R&D Sites in the US, UK, and China. The Director will lead a team of experienced HR Business Partners and P&O Professionals, including P&O Site Leads. This role requires strong collaboration across Novo Nordisk R&D units globally, regionally, and locally. The position reports to the EVP HR Business Partner for R&D / VP, Executive P&O Business Partner and is a member of the R&D P&O Leadership Team. The Director will also be a member of the US R&D Site Leadership Team, driving the P&O agenda and operations within the Site. People leadership responsibilities include Site Leads in the UK and China, as well as individual contributors. The role involves close interaction with Global/Regional P&O Leadership and CoEs, Labor Relations/Legal Counsel, Global HR Business Partners, and Line of Business, as well as engagement with all levels of the business. External relationships include external community partners, vendors, consultants, HR organizations, and other professional associations/organizations.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively increasing HR experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.
Proven track record of HRBP execution.
Diverse HR experience across multiple key business functions (e.g., research, development, production, marketing, sales, finance).
Demonstrated success in creating strategic direction/plans and proven ability to translate business priorities to HR/P&O actions and drive/sustain business improvement and results.
Strong business acumen required.
Experience in coaching/consulting senior leaders within the organization.
Proven leadership and influence skills with the ability to develop and communicate a vision and engage people in that vision.
Requires 5 or more years of supervisory experience within an HR capacity.
Requires proven success setting direction, developing others, and consulting with line managers in matters of significance.
Solid, working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and federal legislation related to employment practices and general HR administration.
Strong generalist background, specifically including organization development, managing/leading change, performance development, coaching, organizational design, talent assessment, and strategic workforce planning.
Demonstrated business acumen, organization savvy, judgment, and decision making.
Strong analytic and diagnostic skills.
Anticipates and addresses internal and external business challenges with innovative solutions.
Possesses strong decision-making skills with a focus on scalability and cross-functional impact.
Builds and maintains a robust international network to drive collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Acts as a thought leader, setting validated standards and driving novel approaches in human resource management.
Ensures alignment of human resource strategies with overall business objectives.
Drives continuous improvement in processes, products, and services to enhance functional impact.
Structured, with proven industry knowledge, and a strong track record of facilitating senior management discussions.

Nice To Haves

MA/MS/MBA degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic P&O leader, managing a team of HR Business Partners and P&O professionals at R&D Global Sites (US, UK, and China).
Set and execute strategic plans aligned with R&D and Global P&O strategy across R&D Global Sites.
Drive organizational development and effectiveness, strategic workforce management, change management, diversity & inclusion, talent management & development, and culture & engagement on site.
Lead P&O teams across R&D Global Sites with clear direction, fostering an engaging environment and empowering team members.
Design, develop, and execute strategic plans to achieve current and future business objectives, in alignment with R&D P&O strategies, global/local Labor Law, governance, and standards.
Continuously review, assess, and evolve the business to drive organizational efficiency, scalability, and agility.
Drive people and capability development to ensure the organization has the necessary capabilities for the future, and maintain a strong leadership, succession, and talent pipeline.
Anticipate, manage, and communicate organizational needs and changes proactively, suggesting pragmatic and easy-to-implement solutions.
Effectively manage complex organizational and people-related issues.
Oversee P&O Site Operations at R&D Global Sites in the US, UK, and China, including onboarding/offboarding, employee benefits, visa management, LTA/STA assignments, local training and development, and government reporting requirements.
Ensure efficient and compliant P&O Operations processes, governance, and practices.
Collaborate with CoEs within P&O to define, align, and execute P&O projects and initiatives at R&D Global Sites.
Oversee input and implementation of leadership development, staffing, diversity, employee relations, and performance management processes within assigned client groups.
Represent US R&D Site Leadership at Site Events and drive the employee engagement agenda and P&O strategy.
Work with external stakeholders related to Company Reputation/Employer Branding, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Building Management/Office Relocations.
Manage budgets and monitor expenditures against operating plans, making improvements based on financial data and history.
Lead M&A integrations from an HRBP perspective for all R&D acquisitions in the United States.
As needed, provide HR Business Partnering for a relevant business area, acting as a strategic HR Advisor & Partner to senior leadership on P&O matters.
Ensure reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDPs) with annual goals and measurements, and conduct interim reviews.
Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and the Novo Nordisk Way.

Benefits

Company bonus based on individual and company performance.
Long-term incentive compensation.
Company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
Medical coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
401(k) savings plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance.
Sick time policy.
Flex-able vacation policy.
Parental leave policy.