Executive Director, HR Business Partner - Respiratory

About the role

The Executive Director, HR Business Partner - Respiratory serves as a forward-looking strategic advisor to Respiratory Therapeutic Area leadership and the Portfolio Strategy & Operational Excellence teams, aligning people strategy with evolving business priorities as our new operating model is embedded throughout the organization. This role is a critical steward of our culture, partnering with leaders to reinforce organizational values, fostering an engaging workplace, leveraging data-driven insights, digital HR capabilities, and an inclusive, employee-centric approach to shape a high-performing, agile organization.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy into forward-looking people priorities, enabling organizational agility, innovation, and performance.
• Leverage external market insights and internal data to anticipate workforce trends and inform executive decision-making.
• Drive operating model evolution to support innovation, speed, and patient-centric outcomes.
• Lead organizational design initiatives that promote scalability, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Utilize people analytics and predictive modeling to drive scenario planning and workforce optimization.
• Champion performance management practices fostering continuous feedback; partner with leaders to set clear expectations, align goals, and differentiate performance effectively.
• Execute integrated talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership pipeline development, and high-potential programs.
• Coach senior leaders on talent decisions, team effectiveness, and leadership capabilities.
• Act as a change leader, through ongoing evolution amongst organizational growth.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture that prioritizes employee engagement, belonging, and well-being.
• Translate employee feedback and engagement data into actionable insights and measurable improvements.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes.
• Proactively identify organizational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect culture and business continuity.
• Ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements while maintaining a positive employee experience.
• Champion the adoption of HR technologies, including AI-driven tools and digital platforms, to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Utilize people analytics dashboards and insights to inform strategy and measure impact.
• Continuously evaluate and evolve HR practices to reflect emerging trends and best-in-class standards.
• Lead a team of HR Business Partners, in line with our organizational values and 'To Be List.'
• Create professional development and growth pathways for team members.
• Coach team through evolution of organizational needs, including prioritization of HR- and business-driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – concentration in Human Resources Management or Organizational Development a plus.
• Minimum of 12 years of Human Resources experience, including 5 years of experience in a Pharmaceutical/Biotech environment.
• Proven track record of leading HR strategy in dynamic, matrixed environments undergoing transformation and growth.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate enterprise strategy into actionable people strategies that drive measurable outcomes.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, with the ability to manage complex, sensitive situations with sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, particularly within regulated environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization; ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with HR technologies (e.g., HCM systems, talent platforms) and emerging tools such as AI-enabled HR solutions; experience with Workday a plus.
• Ability to translate data into compelling narratives and actionable strategies.
• Strong background in organizational design, operating model evolution, and driving organizational effectiveness.
• Excellent reasoning, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities at once.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• People analytics and predictive modeling.
• Organizational design and operating model evolution.
• Performance management and talent development.
• Employee relations and risk management.
• HR technology implementation and digital enablement.
• Leadership and team management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support.
• Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration.
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities.
• Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back.

Pay

$247,000.00-337,000.00 Annual

Schedule

Hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office. You’ll have the option to work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most.