Basildon, Essex - Hybrid Working (2/3 days office based)
HR Director
Hybrid Working (2/3 days office based)
Competitive Salary, Benefits and Bonus
If you are a qualified HR Director with international experience gained in a commercial, fast-growing business, then we want to hear from you. Join us to help improve peoples’ lives and make healthcare better for everyone!
Why Pharmanovia?
Pharmanovia is a dynamic, fast-growing international pharmaceutical company with a portfolio of over 20 brands across more than 160 markets. Our mission is to improve patient health globally through the revitalisation of niche, tried-and-trusted medicines.
Our core behaviours are:
* We keep our promises and do as we say.
* We value our heritage and foster an entrepreneurial spirit.
* We reinvest in our future – in our products, our brands, and our people.
* We give back to our communities.
Since its inception in 2013, Pharmanovia has grown consistently year on year, focusing on delivering high-quality branded prescription medicines to patients, prescribers, and healthcare providers across the world. Our growth has enabled the company to reinvest in its products, brands, people, and to give back to its communities. A people business with a strong, supportive culture that encourages innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, our team comprises over 300 employees and 29 nationalities, operating from offices in the UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, U.A.E., India, Singapore, Italy, Spain, and South Korea.
We are an agile and imaginative global specialty pharma business and a preferred partner for innovator pharma companies, instigating a paradigm shift in the life cycle management of iconic medicines. We seek to extensively engage with clinical communities to communicate product improvements and prioritise environmental, social, and governance considerations across the business and workforce.
Pharmanovia’s therapeutic areas include Cardiovascular, Oncology, Endocrinology and Neurology.
About the role:
We are looking for a highly personable, and tenacious senior HR leader. You will be responsible for HR strategic projects, HRIS, HR reporting, stakeholder management, performance appraisals, compensation and benefits, leadership development, employer branding, reward, remuneration and recruitment.
This is a hands-on, operational role. You need to be the sort of person who can deliver on strategic projects and quickly gain the respect of the SME and key stakeholders.
You will be supported by an experienced team of HR professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Guiding and advising managers on all aspects of international HR laws and regulatory requirements.
* Partner with the executive team to drive the global HR agenda and contribute to business success.
* Lead projects aimed at improving HR data reporting, processes, and systems.
* Engage with and support stakeholders with the development of their international teams.
* Develop and champion a performance-driven culture with a merit-based performance appraisal system.
* Advise on recognition and reward programmes, fostering a culture of excellence.
* Oversee training and career development programs to ensure growth and retention.
* Devise and lead projects aimed at improving HR reporting, processes, and systems.
* Ensure compliance with international employment laws and stay ahead of regulatory changes in all operating regions.
* Working in partnership with the operational management team to ensure effective objective setting & performance reviews.
* Guiding and coaching managers on all employee relations including disciplinary, grievance and performance management.
* Guiding and advising managers on all aspects of international HR laws and regulatory requirements.
* Build and lead a team of HR generalists to provide first-line HR support to the international business.
About you – what we are looking for:
* CIPD qualification or equivalent.
* International HR experience ideally gained in a pharma / regulated industry.
* Experience of working at senior HR Operations Manager level / HR Director level within a fast growth, commercial environment.
* Strong IT, data, and technical skills.
* Data driven – ability to interpret data.
* Ability to present confidently to stakeholders.
* An Influential character with a positive, commercial mindset.
* Experience of SAP Success Factors would be advantageous.
* Experience of designing and delivering on HR initiatives.
* A superb people manager, experienced in managing, motivating, and developing a HR team.
* The skills and credibility to effectively coach and advise directors and senior executives.
* The ability to leverage data and logic in support of making a business case.
* High degree of self-confidence with the ability to challenge.
* Collaborative with an enabling coaching style.
What we offer:
We offer a competitive salary and rewards package including holiday, health & well-being program, employee recognition awards, social events, pension scheme and hybrid working.
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.
Apply now and become part of our team
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