People Business Partner Research and Development North America

For our client, we are seeking a People Business Partner Research and Development North America to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will serve as a strategic partner to R&D leadership across North America, helping shape the people agenda and strengthen organizational effectiveness. You will support workforce planning, succession planning, employee relations, and the execution of key people initiatives that enable business strategy. The position also plays an important role in driving DEI and culture priorities while collaborating with global and local leadership teams. Location: Morristown, NJ - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $225,000 – $325,000 annually Responsibilities Drive the talent agenda with R&D leaders, with a focus on succession planning Advise North America-based R&D teams on executing the business strategy Manage employee relations and communication of organizational initiatives Implement the People & Culture agenda for client groups Contribute to operational and strategic workforce planning Support delivery of R&D people priorities in North America Promote DEI and culture initiatives within the organization Qualifications University degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Labor Law, Psychology, or a comparable field Fluent in English 10-15 years of professional People & Culture experience Strong experience in people management processes and digital tools Commercially minded with a strong business orientation Ability to work with global and local leadership teams Experience in organizational design and development Familiarity with US labor law Benefits Participation in employee benefit programs Opportunity for professional growth and development Engagement in a global leadership team environment Direct influence on people and culture strategy Potential for cross-functional project management experience Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.