People Business Partner Research and Development North America

Sanofi•Morristown, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The People Business Partner, R&D North America acts as the key focal point for all people ((> 2,500 R&D employees) and organization related topics and works as a strategic partner and advisor to the relevant R&D global and local business leaders. The role reports into the Global Head of People & Culture R&D and is part of the global R&D P&C leadership team and of the Sanofi North America P&C leadership team. It focuses on translating global R&D and P&C strategy into concrete people and organization objectives across the geography in scope. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Requirements

University Degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Labor Law, Psychology or comparable.
Fluent in English.
10-15 years of professional People & Culture experience.
Strong experience of common People management processes (performance and reward, talent acquisition, development and succession planning) and related digital tools.
Strong business orientation, commercially minded.
Agility in acting within a globally integrated operating and working with seamlessly with global/local Leadership teams.
Ability to scope, plan and implement P&C projects including the appropriate change management support.
Experience in organizational design and development (e.g. Space to Lead).
US labor law.
Structured and independent way of thinking and working, ability to work in a team, self- and situational awareness, ability to manage by influence, flexibility and resilience.

Responsibilities

Drive the talent agenda with business leaders in scope, establishing talent reviews and high-quality succession plans for roles up to and including L5 for overall R&D across North America.
Advises and guides the NA-based R&D teams on the execution of the R&D business strategy in close alignment with the Global BPs of the corresponding R&D functions and Sanofi NA P&C, as necessary.
Manages communication and execution of organizational initiatives, establishing a trustful relationship with the respective stakeholders, manages individual employee relations issues -all with the support of People Excellence, People Services and Legal functions, as necessary.
Bring to life the People & Culture agenda by advising, coaching and influencing business leadership teams across client groups in scope.
Contribute to global OWP and SWP for R&D by providing the country perspective for all departments in scope.
Drive & support the delivery of R&D People priorities in NA and coordinate in-country projects.
Hold managers accountable for leading and developing their people – through key development activities and use of available online tools and resources.
Leverage local people insights to drive local initiatives/projects and to provide voice of customer for any global initiatives.
Promote Sanofi DEI and culture through in-country initiatives (bringing to life and contributing legal and local culture lens).
Complex case management (by exception).
Proactively encourage all managers and employees to utilize available self-service tools and OneSupport.