Associate Director - Human Resources
Company: Novo Nordisk Group
Location: Fremont
Posted on: November 19, 2023
Job Description:
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Novo Nordisk, a global health care company, is committed to
discovering and developing innovative medicines to help people
living with diabetes lead longer, healthier lives. To support this,
Novo Nordisk is conducting research on stem cell therapy. Stem cell
research raises hopes for improved treatment of Type 1 Diabetes and
for future treatments with cell transplantation therapy. This
treatment could be offered to people with many different serious
chronic diseases caused by the degeneration of specific cells, such
as Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is manifested by the selective
destruction of the insulin-producing cells in the body, which leads
to a life-long dependence on insulin injections to control blood
sugar levels. It is usually diagnosed in children and young adults.
Cell therapy may offer a better treatment by replacing the lost
cells with new insulin-producing cells derived from stem cells,
thus avoiding daily multiple insulin injections as well as numerous
blood glucose tests. This treatment may also offer better blood
glucose control, which is crucial to avoid late-stage complications
such as blindness and kidney failure. In this project Novo Nordisk
will generate new stem cell lines to be used in future cell
therapies to treat Type 1 Diabetes, Parkinson's and chronical heart
failure. Are you ready to make a difference? The Position The HR
Business Partner acts as a strategic advisor and partner to the
Cell Therapy business unit within R&D in it's locations across
the US and Denmark. Collaborates with area- and department
leadership on strategic business challenges and opportunities to
deliver relevant solutions which develop people, organization, and
culture in a seamless collaboration with relevant HR- and business
line functions. The ideal candidate is able to utilize in-depth
knowledge of the business, industry and organization to establish
and implement impactful and relevant solutions to progress talent-
and organizational development, change management, resource
management and leadership. Relationships This job will report to
the Head of Human Resources, US R&D. This role will interact
with senior leadership teams and partner closely with HR centers of
excellence, operational teams and HR Partner colleagues. Essential
Functions
- Strategic Partnership: Lead human resources initiatives that
drive results and accelerate innovation. Align strategic and
tactical business plans into a practical and effective human
resource agenda. Support and enable the Cell Therapy organization
by providing expertise on all HR aspects of the business. Partner
with senior leaders to develop and implement solutions to
organizational and people-related challenges based upon HR
expertise and in-depth understanding of the business. Provide
leadership on matters of performance management, effective
communication, organizational change and the creation of a winning
culture. Develop and implement change management initiatives which
facilitate/enable organizational growth and transformation and
effect continuous improvement. Establish credibility throughout the
organization and position self as an effective problem solver of
people and organizational issues. Coach and develop leaders,
supporting them while engaging in critical people activities and
enabling them to make sound decisions
- Organizational Effectiveness: Develop and implement
organizational development/design strategies which align with
business aspirations and drive optimal business results. Partner
with management to remove barriers in order to drive operational
transformation across all areas of the business. Lead the effort
for continuous improvement of leadership capability and
organizational efficiency
- Talent Acquisition: Partner with the area leadership team and
Talent Acquisition team to develop proactive organizational
staffing strategies to recruit and retain top caliber talent in a
high-performance environment
- Employee Relations: Act as senior advisor on all employee
relations issues and effectively communicate to all levels of
employees. Facilitate employee conflict resolution and the
reduction of employee relations issues with a pragmatic approach
grounded in business need and results. Handle sensitive matters
with confidentiality and professionalism
- Performance Management: Develop, strengthen and implement
appropriate programs to facilitate optimal performance of
employees. Manage performance review process in pursuit of a
culture of accountability and results-orientation, linking
organizational and employee performance. Provide ongoing direct and
actionable performance coaching and feedback to the organization's
leaders. Oversee annual performance review cycle and compensation
planning for the line organization
- Employee Communication: Encourage frequent and effective
communication throughout the organization to ensure that employees
are accurately informed. Foster a workplace environment consistent
with the values and mission of the organization
- Cross-Functional Involvement: Act as a mentor to fellow HR team
members by providing guidance where appropriate. Assist the Head of
Human Resources by providing critical information and project
oversight for delegated projects/tasks Physical Requirements 10-15%
overnight travel required. Ability to lift 0-10 lbs. Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 8 years of Human Resources experience of which 5
years in a business partner capacity
- Experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical organization,
preferably supporting the R&D function
- Elevated level of interpersonal skills to demonstrate active
listening, provide coaching and advising to all levels within the
organization and handle sensitive and confidential situations
- Strong business process aptitude and understanding; and highly
developed analytical and reasoning skills
- Deep knowledge of state and federal compliance and
regulations
- Must be able to work independently and part of a team, as well
as handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Highly developed and excellent verbal, written and presentation
communication skills We commit to an inclusive recruitment process
and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo
Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to
be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best
company for the world and we know that this is only possible with
talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and
cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive
culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the
patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're
life changing. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The base
compensation range for this position is $121,050-$211,840. If you
are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special
assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at
1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and
cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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