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Lead HR Business Partner- US BioPharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca

Wilmington, DEHybridPosted 11 days ago
Full TimeSenior LevelCorporate FunctionsPharmaceutical
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Summary

The Lead HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a critical member of the US BioPharmaceuticals (US BBU) HR Leadership Team, accountable for shaping and delivering the people strategy that enables the Commercial business to achieve its ambitions. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities into talent, organization, culture, and workforce strategies that drive sustainable performance.

Job description

The Lead HRBP has accountability for designing and implementing an integrated people strategy across an assigned client group, partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence and HR colleagues to deliver exceptional employee and leadership experiences. The role combines strategic leadership, organizational effectiveness, talent development, workforce planning, change leadership, and coaching to ensure the business is equipped with the capabilities, leadership, and culture needed for future success. This role reports to the Vice President of HR, US BBU.

What you'll do

  • Contribute to the Commercial strategic workforce plan and the enterprise people and talent agenda through active participation on the US BBU HR Leadership Team.
  • Develop and execute an integrated people strategy aligned with the organization's vision, business priorities, and long-term objectives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel, challenge, and executive coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness and team performance.
  • Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver effective and efficient solutions across talent management, rewards, performance, leadership development, employee experience, workforce planning, and recruitment.
  • Lead strategic talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development efforts to build a strong and diverse pipeline of talent for current and future business needs.
  • Identify organizational capability gaps and design actionable organization, talent, and culture interventions that drive business performance.
  • Partner with leadership teams to shape organizational design, team effectiveness, and operating model decisions that support business transformation and growth.
  • Lead and support large-scale business change initiatives, ensuring thoughtful change management, stakeholder engagement, and adoption.
  • Use people analytics, workforce insights, and external trends to inform decision-making, identify opportunities, and measure the impact of HR strategies and interventions.
  • Apply foundational financial acumen including budgeting, FTE management, and facilitating demand planning activities to support the people agenda
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging digital technologies, AI, automation, and data-driven solutions to simplify processes, enhance the employee experience, improve decision-making, and create more efficient ways of working across the organization.

Essential for the role

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
  • 7+ years of HR experience within a large, sophisticated, and matrixed/global organization – preferably in HR client-facing role.
  • Digitally-savvy, with evidence of driving innovative solutions and a continuous improvement approach to HR implementation.
  • Demonstrable track record of leading the development and execution of HR and people strategies with measurable results.
  • Solid experience as a trusted advisor and coach to business leaders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and negotiate at senior levels in an international environment.
  • Demonstrated use of HR analytics and organizational data to inform decision-making, develop interventions, and evaluate impact.

Desirable for the role

  • Master's degree
  • Project and change management experience
  • Leadership of teams and team effectiveness skills
  • Understanding of US employment law, policy, and risk management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
  • 7+ years of HR experience within a large, sophisticated, and matrixed/global organization – preferably in HR client-facing role.
  • Digitally-savvy, with evidence of driving innovative solutions and a continuous improvement approach to HR implementation.
  • Demonstrable track record of leading the development and execution of HR and people strategies with measurable results.
  • Solid experience as a trusted advisor and coach to business leaders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and negotiate at senior levels in an international environment.
  • Demonstrated use of HR analytics and organizational data to inform decision-making, develop interventions, and evaluate impact.
  • Master's degree
  • Project and change management experience
  • Leadership of teams and team effectiveness skills
  • Understanding of US employment law, policy, and risk management.

Company overview

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.

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