What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership position at Rocket Pharmaceuticals?
Overview
Work at ROCKET PHARMA and help cure rare diseases!
Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, clinical-stage company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for multiple rare childhood diseases. Rocket places enormous value on people and considers team member progress and well-being to be as important as the progress of its pipeline. We are looking for hands-on team players who enjoy collaborating with colleagues. We share a passion for seeking gene therapy cures for devastating diseases and making a difference for patients. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a small, highly productive team and to help grow an entrepreneurial, scientifically driven organization that is increasingly recognized as a leading biotechnology innovator. In addition to a competitive compensation package featuring a generous 401K match and stock options, the position includes excellent health benefits.
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Organization Effectiveness & Change Leadership is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance organizational performance, drive change initiatives, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. This role also involves collaborating with Rocket’s R&D leadership to align transformation and development initiatives in the R&D organization with the company’s strategic goals; it will also be responsible for leading large-scale change projects, and ensuring the organization adapts effectively to changes in the business environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for organizational effectiveness and change management.
- Align change initiatives with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize areas for improvement.
- Lead and manage major change initiatives across the organization.
- Develop and implement change management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
- Facilitate effective communication and engagement strategies to ensure stakeholder buy-in and support.
- Assess organizational needs and design interventions to enhance performance.
- Implement processes and systems to measure and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Design and implement leadership development programs.
- Coach and mentor leaders to enhance their change management capabilities.
- Foster a leadership culture that supports organizational change and effectiveness.
- Identify and analyze performance gaps and recommend solutions.
- Implement best practices for process improvement and operational efficiency.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of change initiatives on organizational performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on matters of organizational effectiveness and change.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and meetings to support change initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development or health sciences.
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- 15 years of experience in organizational effectiveness, change management, or a related field.
- Candidates with demonstrated expertise in organizational development, change management, or related disciplines may be considered even if they don’t meet the stated years of experience, as we value depth of skill and impact over tenure alone.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale change initiatives.
- Experience working with senior leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Expertise in change management methodologies and best practices (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in organizational assessment and development tools.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational dynamics.
- Ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
- High emotional intelligence and resilience.
- Proactive, innovative, and results oriented.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel as needed to support organizational initiatives.
- Certification in change management or organizational development is a plus (e.g., Prosci, SHRM-SCP, CCMP).
EEO Statement
A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.
