Immunocore

Head of HR - R&D and Finance

Immunocore$120K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Progressive HR career with experience in a senior HR Business Partner role supporting executive leadership.
  • Ability to operate effectively at leadership level while executing hands-on tasks.
  • Expertise in talent management, performance management, compensation partnership, and employee relations.
  • Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and strategic mindset.
  • Results-oriented with the capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment for decision-making and outcome delivery.
  • Preferred experience in the medical device industry.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted HR advisor to CTO, CFO, and their leadership teams, providing strategic guidance.
  • Lead talent initiatives in R&D and Finance, including workforce planning and senior-level hiring.
  • Own the full talent strategy for R&D and Finance functions.
  • Manage annual performance management and talent review processes for client groups.
  • Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on compensation and performance initiatives.
  • Coach leaders on complex people issues and manage senior-level employee relations challenges.
  • Contribute to enterprise-wide HR strategy and initiatives as a member of the HR Leadership Team.
  • Drive continuous improvement in HR's partnership with the business to maximize value.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity for greater flexibility.
  • Permanent full-time position with stability.
  • Collaborative environment as a member of the HR Leadership Team.
  • Opportunity to shape strategic HR initiatives across R&D and Finance.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition Name
Head of HR - R&D and Finance

Job Requisition No
VN8481

Work Location Name
USA - Remote

Worker Basis
Full Time

Worker Type
Employee

Contract Type
Permanent

Applications Close Date
Aug 31, 2026

Purpose

We are seeking a Head of HR - R&D and Finance to serve as the strategic HR partner to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and their leadership teams. As a member of the HR Leadership Team, this role drives talent strategies that support business objectives, provides trusted business partnership, and helps embed BVI's people strategy across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted HR advisor to the CTO, CFO, and their leadership teams, providing strategic business partnership and guidance.
  • Lead talent initiatives across R&D and Finance, including workforce planning, senior-level hiring, succession planning, promotion reviews, and organizational design.
  • Own the end-to-end talent strategy for the R&D and Finance functions.
  • Lead annual performance management and talent review processes for assigned client groups.
  • Partner with the Total Rewards team on compensation decisions and performance-related initiatives.
  • Coach leaders through complex people matters and manage senior-level employee relations issues with sound judgment and discretion.
  • Contribute as an active member of the HR Leadership Team, helping shape enterprise-wide people initiatives and the overall HR strategy across BVI.
  • Drive continuous improvement in how HR partners with the business to deliver value and support organizational success.


Qualification

  • Progressive HR career with prior experience in a senior HR Business Partner role supporting executive leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the leadership level while remaining hands-on in execution.
  • Strong expertise across talent management, performance management, compensation partnership, and employee relations.
  • Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a strategic mindset.
  • Results-oriented with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, make decisions, and drive outcomes.
  • Experience within the medical device industry is preferred.


About Immunocore

Immunocore is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of novel cancer therapies. The company's proprietary technology platform, called ImmTACs, is designed to activate the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. Immunocore's lead product candidate, IMCgp100, is currently in clinical trials for the treatment of melanoma and other solid tumors. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Abingdon, UK.
Learn more about Immunocore
Size
300 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry

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