Director, HR Business Partner

About the position

The Director, HR Business Partner at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is responsible for leading all HR activities within their designated area, aligning with the company's overall people-related business goals. This role involves partnering with senior global R&D business leaders to shape and execute HR strategies, addressing complex organizational challenges, and fostering a performance-driven culture. The Director acts as a trusted advisor, navigating change and building organizations for the future while championing Otsuka's culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Partner and trusted advisor to business leaders on complex organizational challenges.
• Manage complex problems independently and navigate through ambiguity.
• Liaise with global HR counterparts to support non-US-based talent and leaders.
• Deliver strategies and solutions to address leadership and talent issues.
• Diagnose organization effectiveness and manage implications of major changes.
• Convert people & organization development strategies into measurable outcomes.
• Identify performance needs and direct succession and workforce planning strategies.
• Develop proactive organizational staffing strategies to recruit and retain top talent.
• Consult on organization design, restructuring, and resource optimization initiatives.
• Drive and support talent development through feedback, coaching, and assessments.
• Lead a performance culture and reinforce performance management strategies.
• Use analytics to provide insights regarding organizational trends and tactics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional experts to design and execute talent management strategies.
• Ensure life cycle transactions are managed consistently with HR Operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an HRBP, preferably supporting R&D functions.
• 8+ years of overall HR experience, including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and HRIS.
• HR experience in the pharmaceutical and/or life sciences industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in influencing, negotiating, decision making, and resilience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, project management, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Understanding of HR legal compliance requirements.
• Ability to coach and counsel business leaders effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $194K - $246K per year.
• Hybrid work policy allowing flexibility in work location.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Professional development opportunities.