Human Resources Business Partner, Director- Rare Disease

What You Will Do

As a Human Resources Business Partner, Director, you will shape and deliver people strategies that drive business performance, organizational effectiveness, and talent outcomes across Amgens Rare Disease Business Unit (RDBU).

You will work with both the RDBU and Global Markets HR senior teams to drive talent strategy and ongoing transformation of Amgens nearly 1,000 person Rare Disease business, with the singular goal of better serving our rare disease patients and customers.

In a fast-paced environment, you deliver practical solutions to complex business and talent challenges and help leaders navigate growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Vice President and his extended cross-functional senior leadership team, aligning people strategies to evolving business priorities and enterprise goals.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, employee engagement, and business performance.
• Coach leaders on HR and business issues to accelerate change and improve team effectiveness.

• Workforce and Talent Development

• Work with senior leaders to assess workforce capabilities, identify talent needs, and build forward-looking workforce and succession strategies.
• Lead talent management initiatives including leadership development, succession planning, organizational capability building, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence on compensation, talent planning, culture, diversity and inclusion, and workforce strategies.
• Drive the attraction, development, and retention of top talent in partnership with Talent Acquisition and business leaders.

• Organizational Transformation and Change Leadership

• Lead organizational design efforts with leadership teams to improve agility, scalability, and business effectiveness.
• Lead and influence large-scale transformation and change management initiatives across therapeutic areas and commercial functions.
• Use data, analytics, and organizational insights to inform decisions, surface trends, and drive continuous improvement.

• Employee Engagement and HR Excellence

• Foster a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive culture aligned with Amgens mission and values.
• Ensure alignment with employment laws, HR policies, and business practices while balancing business objectives with a strong employee experience.
• Stay current on external talent and organizational trends, bringing practical, innovative thought leadership to the business and HR organization.

• Cross-Functional Partnership and HR Leadership

• Align HR and business partners to deliver integrated, enterprise-level solutions.
• Contribute to the broader HR organization by sharing best practices, thought leadership, and innovative approaches that strengthen HR impact across the enterprise.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 4+ years of Human Resources experience OR
• Masters degree and 7+ years of Human Resources experience OR
• Bachelors degree and 9+ years of Human Resources experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching and influencing leaders to drive organizational effectiveness and change.
• Experience in HR site leadership in a complex business environment.
• Experience partnering with HR Centers of Excellence on talent planning, leadership development, compensation, and workforce strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into strategic and practical HR solutions.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR regulations, and relevant business practices.
• Strong business acumen, analytical/problem-solving skills, and project/program management capability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build credibility and influence at senior levels.
• Prominent ability to collaborate across HR and business functions and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.