Director, Employee Experience and Talent StrategyWilmington, DEHuman ResourcesHybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from officeApplicants from other AZ sites will also be considered with the expectation of relocation to Wilmington.
You will be responsible for shaping and delivering talent strategies that strengthen organizational capability, enhance employee engagement, and support business performance. The role reports into the Vice President of HR, US Biopharmaceutical Business Unit (US BBU) and partners closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and Centers of Excellence to drive initiatives across talent planning, succession, leadership development, employee listening, culture, and engagement. In this role you will combine strategic thinking with strong execution, using data, insight, and stakeholder partnership to build an inclusive, high-performing employee experience aligned with business priorities.
What you'll do - Implement talent strategies that align with business goals, workforce plans, and organizational priorities across the US commercial organization.
- Support delivery of talent review processes, succession planning discussions, and assessment of organizational capability to identify key talent, critical roles, and development priorities.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to identify development needs and support solutions that strengthen leadership capability and team effectiveness.
- Analyze employee feedback, pulse survey data, retention data, and other workforce metrics to identify themes, risks, and opportunities, and translate insights into practical action plans.
- Translate and pull through enterprise-wide HR and people priorities into the US commercial business unit, ensuring strategies, programs, and initiatives are aligned with broader organizational direction while meeting local business needs.
- Support initiatives that develop an inclusive, values-based culture where employees feel connected, motivated, and able to perform at their best.
- Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to support change initiatives, organizational transitions, and interventions that maintain engagement and business continuity.
Essential for the role- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with meaningful experience in talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational development, or related areas.
- 5+ years of HR Business Partner experience
- Experience supporting a commercial, sales, or similarly fast-paced business environment.
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce and engagement data to inform recommendations.
- Proven ability to influence leaders and work effectively across a matrixed organization.
- Strong project management, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of HR practices, employment considerations, and organizational effectiveness principles in a US business environment.
Desirable for the role- Experience in the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, or broader life sciences industry.
- Master's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
- Experience working in a US commercial field-based organization.
Office Working RequirementsWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of
three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
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Date Posted14-Aug-2026
Closing Date27-Aug-2026
