What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, HR Business Partner (Commercial & G&A) position at Kura Oncology, Inc.?

Are you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and development of precision medicines? At Kura Oncology, you have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, with a lasting impact that you can be proud of.

At Kura Oncology, we are working to change the paradigm and improve the science of cancer treatment. As an organization, we strive to cultivate a diverse and talented professional culture driven to develop precision medicine therapeutics.

As we continue to build a leading biotech organization with a strong culture, a patient-focused mindset and a team focused on relentless execution, we are looking for innovative, passionate professionals to join us and make our vision a reality.

To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll-up your sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values-driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The Senior Director, HRBP serves as a strategic and hands-on partner to the Commercial, Translational Research and G&A Teams, ensuring HR strategies and programs are aligned with business objectives and operational priorities. Reporting to the Vice President of HR (Head of HR), this role provides insights from client groups to shape organizational strategies and collaborates with leaders to address workforce challenges, drive talent strategies, and foster a high-performing culture. As a champion of Kura's values, the HRBP ensures these principles are embedded across all HR initiatives, including employee relations, compensation, talent acquisition, and organizational design, while supporting organizational growth and operational excellence.

Partnering with Leadership and the Head of HR :

Collaborate with client group leaders to understand business objectives and provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, team development, and organizational priorities.
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, offering support on employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.
Partner with the Head of HR to provide insights from client groups that inform broader HR strategies and initiatives.

Program Competitiveness and Market Alignment :

Continually assess the competitiveness of HR programs, policies, and practices against industry and market standards.

Provide recommendations to leadership to maintain alignment with best practices and ensure the organization remains competitive in talent attraction and retention.

Employee Relations :

Address and resolve complex employee relations matters in alignment with organizational policies and employment laws.

Serve as a resource and coach to managers and employees, providing guidance on team performance, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and workplace issues. Ensure all employee relations practices reflect and reinforce Kura's values.

Collaborate with the Head of HR and client groups to identify leadership development opportunities and design tailored programs that build leadership capabilities and foster growth.

Employee Engagement and Development :

Champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance aligned with Kura's values.

Implement initiatives that foster a performance-based, best-in-class culture.

Work with client groups to develop and implement employee engagement initiatives tailored to client group needs, leveraging feedback to identify areas for improvement.

Collaborate with leaders to create career development plans and establish clear career paths.

Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure the hiring process aligns with Kura's values, emphasizing culture fit, inclusion, and organizational priorities.

HR Program Administration :

In partnership with HRBP and HR Operations, roll out and administer HR programs-such as performance management, compensation, benefits, and engagement initiatives-ensuring alignment with organizational goals, client group needs, and consistency across the organization.

Propose and advance technical tools to improve time efficiencies and ensure the accuracy of employee and HR program data.

Change Management and Organizational Design :

Support client group leaders in navigating organizational changes, ensuring effective communication and successful implementation of change initiatives.

Assist in the design and implementation of organizational structures that align with business needs and support future growth.

Regulatory Compliance :

Ensure HR practices within client groups comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including SOX and FDA requirements.

Stay current on industry trends and legislative changes to proactively address compliance risks.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

BA / BS in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.

SPHR Certification and or MA / MS preferred.

Minimum of 12 years of broad-based Human Resources experience.

Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry required.

Experience supporting a commercial team

Certification in workstyle or behavioral assessment tools (e.g., DiSC, MBTI, or similar) to support team dynamics, leadership coaching, and development initiatives.

Strong business acumen and proven ability to diagnose and co-develop solutions with and for the business

Experience working for a publicly traded company and knowledge of SOX regulations affecting Human Resource programs

Knowledge of current best practices within the human resource profession in addition to federal, state and local employment- related regulations.

Knowledge of the trends and methods for attracting and retaining employees specifically in the biotech, pharmaceutical or other related industries.

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a business team; approachable and an effective communicator with people across all levels in the organization.

Ability to recognize and design / implement innovative human resource programs in various identified areas within the function.

Strong interpersonal and written, verbal and presentation communication skills, with the ability to develop a high degree of personal credibility across client groups.

Technology saavy with ability to implement technology services. Must have extensive skills, knowledge abilities with computers and software programs including Word, Excel, and HRIS programs. UKG experience is a plus.

Ability to "roll up your sleeves" and individually contribute results.

The base range for a Senior Director is $236,468 - $250,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura's compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.

Kura's Values that are used for candidate selection and performance assessments :

We work as one for patients

We are goal-focused and deliver with excellence

We are science-driven courageous innovators

We strive to bring out the best in each other and ourselves

The Kura Package

Career advancement / development opportunities

Competitive comp package

Bonus

401K Employer contributions

Generous stock options

ESPP Plan

20 days of PTO to start

18 Holidays (Including Summer & Winter Break)

Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match

Paid Paternity / Maternity Leave

In-Office Catered lunches

Home Office Setup

Lifestyle Spending Stipend

Commuter Stipend (Boston Office)

Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and much more!

Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing personalized therapeutics for the treatment of blood cancers and solid tumors. The company's diverse pipeline consists of small molecules that target cancer signaling pathways where there is a strong scientific and clinical rationale to improve outcomes by identifying those patients most likely to benefit from treatment. Kura Oncology's approach to drug development is focused on rapidly translating novel science into life-saving medicines. Our goal is to help patients with cancer lead better, longer lives. Kura Oncology has offices in San Diego, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Kura's pipeline consists of three investigational drug candidates : ziftomenib, tipifarnib and KO-2806. Ziftomenib, a once-daily, oral drug candidate targeting the menin-KMT2A protein-protein interaction, has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of R / R NPM1-mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Kura has completed enrollment in a Phase 2 registration-directed trial of ziftomenib in R / R NPM1-mutant AML (KOMET-001). The Company is also conducting a series of clinical trials to evaluate ziftomenib in combination with current standards of care in newly diagnosed and R / R NPM1-mutant and KMT2A-rearranged AML. Tipifarnib, a potent and selective farnesyl transferase inhibitor (FTI), is currently in a Phase 1 / 2 trial in combination with alpelisib for patients with PIK3CA-dependent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (KURRENT-HN). Kura is also evaluating KO-2806, a next-generation FTI, in a Phase 1 dose-escalation trial as a monotherapy and in combination with targeted therapies (FIT-001). For additional information, please visit Kura's website atwww.kuraoncology.comand follow us onXandLinkedIn.

Kura Oncology is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Salary : $236,468 - $250,000

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