Associate Director/Sr. Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Associate Director/Sr. Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Who we are:
Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for genetically defined diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.

The impact you will make:

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic HR & Talent Business Partner to join our growing Human Resources team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping patient communities. This individual will serve as the HRBP for C-Suite leader(s) and their corresponding functions as well as a talent partner across the enterprise in leading strategic human capital initiatives. The ideal candidate is committed to fostering a culture of deliberate development, can partner effectively with various functional leaders and cross-functional teams, and has the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

• STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: Lead Human Resources initiatives that drive results and accelerate innovation. Align strategic and tactical business plans into a practical and effective human resource agenda. Support and enable partnered organizations by providing expertise on all HR aspects of the business. Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement solutions to organizational and people-related challenges based upon HR expertise and in-depth understanding of the business. Provide leadership on matters of performance management, effective communication, organizational change and the creation of a winning culture. Develop and implement change management initiatives which facilitate/enable organizational growth and transformation and effect continuous improvement. Establish credibility throughout the organization and position self as an effective problem solver of people and organizational issues. Coach and develop leaders, supporting them while engaging in critical people activities and enabling them to make sound decisions.
• ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS: Develop and implement organizational development/design strategies which align with business aspirations and drive optimal business results. Partner with management to remove barriers in order to drive operational transformation across all areas of the business. Lead the effort for continuous improvement of leadership capability and organizational efficiency.
• TALENT ACQUISITION: In partnership with Talent Acquisition team, partner with senior leaders to develop proactive organizational staffing strategies to recruit and retain top caliber talent in a high-performance environment.
• REWARD AND RECOGNITION: In partnership with HR colleagues and functional leadership, develop and implement progressive and competitive total reward programs and practices which provide motivation, incentives and rewards for effective employee performance.
• EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: Act as senior advisor on all employee relations issues and effectively communicate to all levels of employees. Facilitate employee conflict resolution and the reduction of employee relations issues with a pragmatic approach grounded in business need and results. Handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and executive maturity.
• PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Develop, strengthen and implement appropriate programs to facilitate optimal performance of all employees. Manage performance evaluation system in pursuit of a culture of accountability and results-orientation, linking organizational and employee performance. Provide ongoing direct and actionable performance coaching and feedback to the organization’s leaders. Oversee annual performance management cycle and compensation planning.
• PEOPLE STRATEGY: Contribute to the creation and execution of the company wide people and culture strategy.

What you bring:

• 7+ years (Assoc Director) or 5+ years (Sr. Manager) broad and progressive Human Resources experience including direct involvement with senior business executives in high-growth environments in organizations recognized for best practices in HR. Must have depth of HR experience with exposure to best-in-class HR practices.
  
• Demonstrated ability to design and integrate successful business solutions.
  
• Ability to create, align and execute successful, large-scale change management initiatives.
  
• Experience working in highly cross functional and integrated business models.
  
• Experience building and enabling high-performance teams.
  
• Experience in handling a wide range of employee relations issues.
  
• Must have a demonstrated track record of good judgment working autonomously.
  
• Experience in the biotech/pharmaceuticals industry is strongly preferred.
  
• Extensive experience navigating and resolving employee relations issues preferred.
  
• Direct experience in other HR functional areas (i.e. Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, C&B, etc.) preferred.
  
• Experience in both large and small companies preferred.

Work Location:

Location Specific – Hybrid: This role requires some work onsite at our Cambridge Headquarters as needed. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite. Regular conversations with manager are encouraged to ensure alignment on in-person presence/expectations. Employees in this role are expected to live within a commutable distance to the office and some travel may be required commensurate to the above job description and/or to attend team meetings and other company events.

What we will give you:

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities.
• Flexibility. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best.
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team.
• Competitive performance-based compensation. This includes both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy.
• Psychological safety. We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
• Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.