Global Senior Director, Human Resources (m/f/d)

About Discovery Life Sciences:  Discovery Life Sciences is a global leader in biospecimens and specialty lab services, enabling the discovery and development of groundbreaking therapies and diagnostics. With a robust portfolio of human biospecimens and cellular starting material, preclinical ADME-tox solutions, and cutting-edge specialty lab services, we provide our customers with the tools, data and expertise they need to succeed. From genomics and proteomics to cell biology and molecular pathology, our comprehensive service offerings support every phase of the scientific journey, from research through clinical trials.

Position Summary:

Discovery Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Global Senior Director, HR to strategically lead and manage HR activities for our Europe-based client groups, driving the optimization of global HR programs and solutions. This key leadership role will influence organizational growth and HR strategies, offering a significant opportunity to shape the future of our people and talent management practices.

Why Join Us: 

At Discovery, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented information technology team and make a significant impact on the growth and success of a pioneering company in the biotech and life sciences industry. We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to improving patient outcomes globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute HR programs and strategies aligned with business goals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Serve as the primary HR partner for European internal client groups, delivering HR services in areas such as employee relations, talent management, compensation, and benefits.
• Provide thought leadership in the design and implementation of people capabilities, optimizing global HR solutions and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Work closely with management to drive talent development, leadership training, and strategic planning.
• Lead and coordinate all German Works Council activities, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on compensation and benefits philosophy and approach, ensuring competitive and effective programs to attract and retain top talent.
• Engage in strategic resource planning, supporting future operations with focused leadership development and talent management strategies.
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive global HR experience, including experience managing HR for business units across multiple sites.
• At least 5 years in Compensation & Benefits.
• Extensive experience with German Works Councils.
• UKG UltiPro HRIS experience a plus.
• Proven ability to design and execute HR strategies that support organizational growth.
• Strong interpersonal, consultative, and communication skills.

Compensation:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, skills, and experience.

Location:

• Onsite at a Kassel, Germany office location
• 20% domestic and 10% international travel required

Apply Now to join our team!

If you ready to make a significant impact and lead the HR function in a global organization, apply now to become a part of Discovery Life Sciences!