Senior Director HR Business Partner Lead

Company: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Director HR Business Partner LeadAcadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. For 30 years we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis and the first and only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer's disease psychosis and multiple other programs targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms in central nervous system disorders. For more information, visit us at Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.Position Summary:Are you an experienced HR leader with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving impactful HR initiatives? We're seeking a Senior Director HRBP Lead to guide our HR Business Partner team, champion our company culture, and align people strategies with business goals to foster our continued growth and success. In this influential role, you will oversee the design and implementation of HR programs that support the attraction, retention, and engagement of top global talent while strengthening organizational effectiveness. You will play a critical part in shaping an inclusive and resilient work environment through innovative policies, systems, and processes.This position is ideal for an HR leader who is not only skilled at crafting and executing HR strategy but is also adept at navigating complex challenges with the agility to influence at all levels of the business. If you thrive on collaboration and have a history of successfully driving cross-functional change in dynamic environments-especially in the biotech or pharma sectors-we would love to speak with you.Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides expert advice and counsel to HRBP Team and broader People & Performance team.
• Creates and develops consistent process, technologies and systems across the HRBP Team and throughout the People & Performance organization.
• Works collaboratively with other People & Performance team leads to enhance efficiencies and role responsibilities (i.e., Talent Acquisition, Headcount Management, Performance Management, Compensation Planning, Talent Management, etc.).
• Provides direction in regard to performance management and succession planning process to develop key talent and bench strength for future needs and to ensure the best talent is retained.
• Provides guidance to HRBPs to assist leaders on business challenges and people implications, leadership effectiveness, culture, and alignment.
• Provides guidance to HRBP Team to resolve complex employee relations issues through objective investigations in an effective manner.
• Develops and implements appropriate change management plans as needed.
• Participates in the design and management of company-wide compensation programs.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.Must possess:
  • A minimum of 12 years' progressively responsible related experience with a minimum of 6 years in a leadership role.
  • Prior experience as an HR Business Partner required with experience in Biotech or Pharma industry strongly preferred.
  • Strategic thinking capability and "hands on" HR plan implementation experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local employment law.
  • Demonstrated skills and abilities in coaching, influencing, facilitation, development, and problem solving with a passion to deliver results.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, consultative, partnership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in business analysis and compensation planning.
  • Strong adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to influence mid-level and senior management.
  • Prior experience working with teams across multiple geographies and disciplines.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results; skilled in bringing alignment to different views of constituents within HR and across the business.
  • Skilled at negotiating with business partners or management and influencing senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
  • Proficient at creating and communicating a clear vision among team members effectively aligning resources and activities to achieve functional area and/or organizational goals.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, primarily domestic.Scope:Establishes strategic plans for designated function(s) and may participate with others in management to align objectives across the organization. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of functional area(s) and related organizational objectives. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of functional, or company operations.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Compensation and Benefits:In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.Salary Range: $216,000 - $270,600 USDWhat we offer you (US-Based Employees):
    • Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
    • 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
    • 10 days of paid sick time
    • Paid parental leave
    • Tuition assistanceEEO Statement (US-Based Employees): We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply - especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn't exactly as we describe it here.
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