Head Of Human Resources

Title: Head of Human Resources
Level: Sr. Director / Vice President
Location: Burlington, MA
Position Overview
People are at the core of PharmaEssentia’s success.  Continued growth, development and retention of PharmaEssentia’s outstanding team is at the heart of why the Head of Human Resources is a critical and exciting role. The Head of Human Resources provides the vision and strategic direction for the Company’s people practices to ensure they meet the needs of PEC’s evolving business while maintaining a culture that thrives on diversity, inclusion and collaboration.  This critical leadership role is responsible for leading a team of professionals who are driving PEC to be a great place to work and championing a unique culture built on the Company’s values of How We Show Up Matters, Leadership at Every Level, Strive to be Essential, and Intentional Focus on What Lies Ahead.
The Company
It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.
PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one approved product and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking.
Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taipei Exchange (TPEx: 6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung. 
Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, will partner with other members of the executive leadership team to shape and communicate the ongoing vision for PEC’s people strategy and ensure that opportunities and impact for people across the organization are understood
• Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and expert advisor on talent and culture matters 
• Create a robust People roadmap and strategy in line with objectives, vision and strategy and enables a positive employee experience
• Lead organizational design while developing top talent, improving employee engagement and ensuring high performance
• Inspire, grow, and develop the People Team to be a high-performing asset of our business that evolves practices as the business grows
• Lead a People Team that consistently delivers high impact services and is anchored in the ability to effectively listen and solve people issues with care
• Develop a diversity, inclusion, and belonging strategy that advances our culture and positions PEC as a great place to work
• Create, implement, and measure programs that develop talent, enhance career advancement, and foster agile performance management
• Develop and embed programs, processes and practices for robust talent and succession planning across PEC
• Oversee and ensure Total Rewards programs are comprehensive, competitive, and aligned with business goals
• Lead talent acquisition, strategizing innovative ways to share and build an affinity for our value proposition in a competitive talent market
• Oversee the execution of learning and development initiatives to help drive a high-performance, high-growth mindset that focuses on career and individual development
• Monitor and interpret trends and metrics around employee engagement, attraction, turnover, and other relevant metrics; establish recommendations for improvements; partner with the business to implement and drive engagement
• Lead and champion PEC’s unique and evolving culture and role model our core values in everything you do

The Person
Education: BA/BS degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimally Required

• 15+ years of progressive responsibility in People Operations/Human Resources, with 5+ years as most senior HR professional in a small Company or the top divisional HR leader in a larger company
• 5+ years of executive leadership/managerial experience
• Experience in the life sciences industry and in small, high-growth companies built on pioneering science
• Expertise in organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, talent management and culture stewardship
• Prior success scaling an organization in a hands-on, collaborative environment
• Keen ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Strong collaboration, influencing, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding of Federal, State and Local employment laws, regulations and legislation to ensure compliance

Highly Preferred

• Experience in organizational change management and rapidly growing businesses
• Demonstrated success in leading, inspiring, coaching and building world-class People teams
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate business and organizational needs and address challenges before they arise
• Serve as coach and mentor with an ability to foster relationships with all levels of the team, relate well with others, listen effectively and help employees at all levels achieve their performance and development goals
• High emotional intelligence with experience establishing relationships as a trusted advisor with the highest degree of integrity
• Enjoys learning and being involved in the whole business; thrives in a fast-paced, growing business

Benefits of working with our team
PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients, as well as our employees.  As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage: 80% employer paid
• Dental coverage: 90% employer paid
• Vision coverage: 100% employer paid
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement
At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.  PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.
 

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.

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