Head of Site Human Resources - Union City

Overview

Who We Are:

At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients' lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a strong Research & Development group in Seattle, WA, and a highly skilled Commercial team across the nation, Dendreon is at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation.

Core Values:

• Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
• Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.
• Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
• Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
• Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.

Your Role:

(On-site Opportunity) As the Head of Site HR in Union City, you will serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, influencing organizational design, driving executive coaching, and ensuring that HR initiatives align with business objectives. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping a robust people strategy that supports both the immediate and long-term needs of the organization.

This is a high-impact role where you will work closely with the leadership team to guide organizational change, structure, and talent alignment. Your ability to partner with executives, provide coaching on leadership effectiveness, and shape organizational processes will be instrumental in driving business success and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

Your Work:

• Executive Partnership & Coaching: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing executive coaching and guidance on leadership effectiveness, organizational dynamics, and team development. Facilitate leadership alignment, ensuring that senior leaders are equipped to drive results while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Organizational Design & Development: Lead organizational design initiatives to ensure the structure supports business goals. Collaborate with leadership to assess current organizational design, recommend improvements, and implement strategic changes to enhance operational efficiency and align talent to business needs.
• Culture and Employee Experience: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engagement. Lead HR strategies that enhance the employee experience across all levels of the organization, ensuring that the workforce is engaged, motivated, and aligned with business objectives.
• Strategic HR Initiatives: Lead and collaborate on critical HR initiatives related to talent management, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development. Develop and implement strategies to address gaps in leadership, talent, and skills, ensuring the organization is prepared to meet current and future business challenges.
• Business Alignment: Partner with business leaders to understand their strategies, challenges, and talent needs. Align HR programs and practices with business objectives to drive organizational performance and support the achievement of business goals.
• Change Management & Organizational Transformation: Lead change management efforts during periods of transformation, helping the organization adapt to shifts in strategy, structure, and culture. Provide guidance on navigating complex changes while maintaining business continuity.
• Coaching for High Performance: Work closely with leaders to help them develop high-performing teams. Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, talent development, and succession planning to ensure that the organization has the right talent in place to drive long-term success.
• Talent Strategy & Recruitment: Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure a competitive recruitment strategy that attracts top talent for key positions. Provide input on compensation strategies to ensure competitive offers and drive talent retention.
• Metrics-Driven Decisions: Utilize HR metrics to guide decision-making, track progress, and measure the effectiveness of HR programs. Analyze workforce trends and implement data-driven solutions to improve performance and address talent gaps.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. 

Experience:

• 8 years of progressive HR experience, including a strong background in organizational design, talent management, leadership coaching, and executive partnership.
• Proven track record of influencing business leaders and guiding organizational change at the senior leadership level.
• Experience in designing and implementing organizational structures that align with business strategies.
• Extensive experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and driving cultural transformation.
• Strong understanding of talent management, performance management, and succession planning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple high-priority initiatives.

Other Requirements:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in working with senior leadership to shape and drive organizational culture and effectiveness.
• Strong ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and HR systems.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in various environments, including office, lab, and manufacturing areas.
• Must be comfortable working around laboratory and manufacturing equipment and handling materials with appropriate safety protocols in place.