Lead HR Business Partner- US BioPharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca•Wilmington, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a critical member of the US BioPharmaceuticals (US BBU) HR Leadership Team, accountable for shaping and delivering the people strategy that enables the Commercial business to achieve its ambitions. The role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities into talent, organization, culture, and workforce strategies that drive sustainable performance. The Lead HRBP designs and implements an integrated people strategy across an assigned client group, partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence and HR colleagues to deliver exceptional employee and leadership experiences. The role combines strategic leadership, organizational effectiveness, talent development, workforce planning, change leadership, and coaching to ensure the business has the capabilities, leadership, and culture needed for future success. The position reports to the Vice President of HR, US BBU.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
At least 7 years of HR experience within a large, sophisticated, and matrixed/global organization, preferably in an HR client-facing role.
Digitally savvy, with evidence of driving innovative solutions and continuous improvement in HR implementation.
Demonstrated track record of leading the development and execution of HR and people strategies with measurable results.
Experience serving 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 decisions, develop interventions, and evaluate impact.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Project and change management experience.
Leadership of teams and team effectiveness skills.
Understanding of US employment law, policy, and risk management.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the Commercial strategic workforce plan and enterprise people and talent agenda through active participation on the US BBU HR Leadership Team.
Develop and execute an integrated people strategy aligned with the organization's vision, business priorities, and long-term objectives.
Advise senior leaders and provide strategic counsel, challenge, and executive coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness and team performance.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver solutions across talent management, rewards, performance, leadership development, employee experience, workforce planning, and recruitment.
Lead strategic talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development to build a strong and diverse talent pipeline.
Identify organizational capability gaps and design organization, talent, and culture interventions to drive business performance.
Partner with leadership teams on organizational design, team effectiveness, and operating model decisions that support transformation and growth.
Lead and support large-scale business change initiatives, including change management, stakeholder engagement, and adoption.
Use people analytics, workforce insights, and external trends to inform decisions, identify opportunities, and measure the impact of HR strategies and interventions.
Apply financial acumen, including budgeting, FTE management, and facilitating demand planning activities, to support the people agenda.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement by using digital technologies, AI, automation, and data-driven solutions to simplify processes, improve employee experience and decision-making, and create efficient ways of working.