Director, HRBP Strategy & Operations, RDC
Karuna Therapeutics
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Position Summary:
Reporting to the SVP, HR Research, Development & Commercialization (RDC), the HR Strategy & Operations Lead for RDC will establish, manage, and govern the HR project management framework enabling execution of complex multi-year projects and people initiatives and our long-term strategy to bring the RDC Evolution to life. This role is a key member of the RDC People Leadership Team and will serve as the Lead for our RDC People Operating Model.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the RDC HR Strategy & Operations Lead and Chief of Staff to SVP, RDC People Org
Provide strategy & operations leadership to RDC People Leadership Team to drive business performance through focused shaping and execution of our short-term and long-term strategic priorities.
Provide strategic guidance and consultative capacity on initiatives to SVP, RDC People Org and the RDC People Leadership Team
Leads transformational initiatives that impact the entire organization. Partners with the RDC HRLT and executive stakeholders to rapidly organize, launch, and govern major initiatives.
Own and partner with SVP & Senior HR Coordinator to manage aggregate RDC People Org finances in partnership with Finance to ensure budget attainment and strategic planning (budget, April and September projection, tax, financial reporting, etc.)
Ensuring RDC People Org optimizes the People Operating Model (Center of Excellence (CoE) and People Service) and a key member of the RDC PLT
Represent RDC on a range of enterprise-wide initiatives (e.g., Future of Work)
Collaborates across the OP Model (CoE’s, People Services) to articulate business needs and partners in delivering solutions in ways that bring value across the enterprise
Defines and leads change management efforts to ensure delivery of organizational solutions, programs, and deliverables
Takes a leadership role in creating a respectful and inclusive work environment while role-modeling the BMS Behaviors and fostering cultural diversity.
Translates metrics and analytics to inform and influence the overall organization’s direction to drive business performance and efficiency whilst ensuring ongoing engagement. Applies “systems thinking” and leads change for effectiveness of organization performance through the use of metrics and analytics in a way that drives business performance.
Leverages insights and trends to support business talent and organization decisions to drive overall organizational effectiveness
Ad hoc projects as needed
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred
10 years of experience within management consulting, business strategy, business operations or HR related fields
8 Years of Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or healthcare industry experience, strongly desired
Proven success in working effectively at senior management levels to impact and influence decision making and in supporting global organizations
Experience in the use of metrics and analytics in a way that drives business performance
Experience in leading change management efforts including defining change and communication plans
Demonstrated experience in applying workforce planning knowledge, engagement strategies, and succession management
Proven application in leveraging business acumen and external insights to improve business and talent outcomes
Knowledge of external trends and factors that influence human behaviors and decision-making at the individual, group, and organizational level
Proven experience in working effectively within a matrixed environment and building alignment in a cross functional and team environment
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $188,000 - $228,000 , plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.
Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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