Global HR Business Partner Early/Late CVRM

AstraZeneca•Boston, MA

2d•$172,347 - $258,521•Onsite

About The Position

This senior, enterprise-facing role is based in our Boston Kendall Square office. The Global HR Business Partner will partner directly with CVRM executives and cross-functional leaders to architect and deliver scalable HR strategies that turn bold science into real outcomes for patients and the business. Covering a global footprint of approximately 800 colleagues across nine countries, the role will shape the culture, capabilities, and leadership needed from discovery through launch. The position will leverage data-driven insights, modern HR practices, and close collaboration with specialist HR teams to drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen leadership, and accelerate delivery across Early CVRM and Late CVRM. The role involves translating scientific ambition and operational complexity into a simple, human-centered people experience that fuels impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Min 10 HR experience within a large, sophisticated, and matrixed/global organisation
Significant Global HR Business Partner, or in another HR client-facing role.
Digitally-savvy, with evidence of driving innovative solutions and a continuous improvement approach to HR implementation. Comfort with AI, technology and fully understanding of the role it plays in driving efficiency across the business
Demonstrable track record of leading the development and execution of HR and people strategies with measurable results.
Solid experience as a trusted advisor and coach to business leaders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and negotiate at senior levels in an international environment.
Demonstrated use of HR analytics and organizational data to inform decision-making, develop interventions, and evaluate impact.
Deep understanding of employment law, policy, and risk management.
Ability to travel up to meet with Leadership Teams and employees where they are located.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
Direct experience in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biopharma industries.
Ability to work effectively on global teams or assignments spanning multiple countries/regions.

Responsibilities

Define, align, and evolve the HR and people strategy across Early and Late CVRM, covering workforce planning, recruitment, succession, talent management, development, and engagement; ensure coherence with enterprise-wide plans to build future-ready capability and retention.
Partner with HR centres of expertise to design and deliver tailored HR solutions to agreed scopes, timelines, and budgets; set clear measures and demonstrate value and impact for programs and projects.
Collaborate with Global HR Business Partners and senior leaders to craft and implement targeted HR interventions aligned to the overall people strategy, improving performance, culture, and engagement across the end-to-end value chain.
Provide coaching and guidance to executive leaders, elevating people management practices and shaping the people aspects of innovative ideas and business priorities to unlock innovation readiness and outcomes.
Coach, support, mentor, and challenge people managers to apply policies effectively; advise on complex HR issues to minimize risk and financial exposure; serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, ensuring compliance with global employment laws and company policies.
Ensure HR solutions align with global frameworks; apply tools and techniques in organizational efficiency, change management, employee engagement, workforce transitions, and performance management to deliver smooth transformations and sustained engagement.
Use HR analytics and organizational data to inform decisions, design interventions, and evaluate impact; translate insights into action that strengthens delivery and culture.
Build strong partnerships across geographies, functions, and stages of development, bringing diverse teams together to solve complex challenges quickly and with care.